Grief struck Birmingham like thunder yesterday. Thousands lined the streets. The Prince of Darkness had fallen silent forever. But one woman’s silent tribute spoke louder than any crowd could cheer.
Sharon Osbourne led the emotional funeral procession through Birmingham’s streets as fans gathered to honor the legendary Black Sabbath frontman who died last week at age 76. The widow walked through waves of mourning admirers. Her children flanked her sides. Tears streamed down every face in the Osbourne family.
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Sharp-eyed fans noticed something extraordinary around Sharon’s neck – a long gold chain carrying what appeared to be Ozzy’s wedding ring, adorned with diamonds. The 72-year-old widow had transformed her husband’s most precious possession into a permanent keepsake. She carried his promise of forever directly over her heart.
sharon osbourne wearing ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him 😭 we love you shaz pic.twitter.com/FJxUg4QtpD
— tish (@bIizzofmaiden) July 30, 2025
The discovery sent shockwaves through social media platforms. “Seeing Sharon wear Ozzy’s ring on a necklace… completely wrecked me,” one devastated fan wrote. “Sharon Osbourne is wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him,” another observed. The tribute reduced thousands to tears instantly.
The funeral cortege stopped at the Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street, where Sharon and her children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack exited to view tributes left by fans, with Sharon covering her mouth through tears as she took in the flowers and memorials. The family stayed for five emotional minutes. Crowd chants of “Ozzy” echoed through Birmingham’s streets. Every Osbourne child wore their own subtle tribute to their father.
Sharon’s necklace tribute represents 43 years of marriage condensed into one perfect symbol. The couple renewed their vows twice throughout their decades together. They first met in 1970 when her father managed his band, but didn’t become closer until 1979 when Sharon began managing Ozzy as a solo artist. Now his wedding band rests eternally against the heart that loved him most
