Sharon Osbourne tearfully laid flowers alongside her children during a Birmingham parade honouring her husband ahead of his private funeral.
The TV personality looked visibly emotional as she arrived at the Black Sabbath bench where thousands of fans have been gathering to remember the heavy metal icon, who died last week, aged 76.
Sharon, 72, waved to fans who had queued for hours to say their final farewell to the music frontman, whose hearse travelled down Broad Street with family members following in cars behind.
Fans could be heard shouting: “We love you, Sharon,” with the former X Factor judge and music manager offering the peace sign in return.
Sharon was accompanied by her children Kelly, 40 and Jack, 39.
The event has drawn huge crowds as Ozzy’s fans say goodbye to the “Prince of Darkness”, while also giving his family an opportunity to see the memories and tributes left by those who loved him.
Birmingham city council said it had worked “at pace” to co-ordinate a respectful and safe public event in co-ordination with the Osbourne family ahead of a private funeral.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were married for over four decades and became one of the UK’s most recognisable couples after their hectic home life was put on display in their 2002 reality show The Osbournes.
The couple celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this month, just weeks before Ozzy died on 22 July following a string of illnesses.
They had been effusive about one another in interviews and on social media, with the Black Sabbath frontman previously sharing that the “best moment” of his life was meeting Sharon.
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In 2022, Sharon wrote on Instagram: “Over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband and wife, grandparents and soulmates. Always at each other’s side. I love you Ozzy.”
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