Sharon Osbourne broke down during the final farewell to her husband, Ozzy.

Thousands of people flooded the streets of Birmingham this Wednesday to bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary "Prince of Darkness." The ceremony, filled with emotion and symbols, turned the musician's hometown into the epicenter of a historic tribute.

From the early hours of the day, Broad Street was filled with fans seeking a spot to witness the funeral procession. Many arrived with flowers, flags, t-jerseys, and even speakers playing Black Sabbath's anthems.

A crowd in the street and a bridge turned into an altar

One of the most moving moments was the bench and bridge dedicated to Black Sabbath, which became an improvised altar. Fans placed letters, flowers, and miniature guitars as a tribute to the man who defined heavy metal.

Throughout the procession, chants were ever-present: the name "Ozzy" was heard from thousands of voices. A local band accompanied the procession with melodies that marked an era and moved everyone present.

Sharon Osbourne, devastated, couldn't hold back her tears

Sharon Osbourne stepped out of the car visibly affected, accompanied by her children Kelly, Aimee, and Jack. She approached the pile of floral tributes and placed her own bouquet before embracing several attendees moved by the loss.

The hearse departed from the family home and traveled through the streets escorted by the Osbournes, who followed it in private vehicles to the heart of the city. There, silence and tears filled the air.

The final farewell to a legend

Ozzy Osbourne passed away last Tuesday at 76 years old, surrounded by his loved ones. Just weeks earlier, he had given his last show in Birmingham, thus closing the circle with his hometown.

The farewell was more than a funeral: it was an act of collective love for one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Ozzy's legacy will live forever among his fans and in the history of rock.