“If I Close My Eyes Forever …” says a tender command that had uniquely interpreted by Ozzy Osbourne With Lita Ford, in an unlikely duet.
Ozzy Osbourne has forever closed his eyes- imagine what images have imprinted in seven decades of life- as even a “prince of darkness” passes into the realm of eternity. The once -Lead Singer of Black Sabbath, after a life of substances, furious days and nights, unparalleled lives, viral euphoric and everything that fits into a rock ΄n ‘roll life, is today (30.07.2025) in the “embrace” of the British Earth.
The funeral of the “father” of metal music was in a climate of deep emotion in his hometown, the city of Birmingham, England, where thousands of fans and of course his family attended.
Sharon Osbourne tearful, with her children, Kelly and Jack, left flowers in her husband’s memory, On the bench on the Black Sabbath Bridge, where thousands of fans gathered to honor Heavy Metal’s pioneer.
SHARON LOOKS SO FRAGILE SHE’S LOST HER SOULMATE MY HEART BREAKS FOR HER, SENDING MY LOVE TO THE WHOLE OSBOURNE FAMILY TODAY #Ozzyosbourne #RIPOzzy pic.twitter.com/4h4XbaViRE
– Cerys Emily ♡ (@cerys_emily_x) July 30, 2025
Kelly Osbourne wore Ozzy’s features in a moving reference to her beloved father.
#Ozzyosbourne‘s widow Sharon was in tears as she, her kids Jack, Kelly and Aimee Osbourne, Ozzy’s son Louis and other family members — including Jack and Kelly’s kids — waved to fans in Birmingham for his funeral pic.twitter.com/gH1VhfNAA5
— TooFab (@TooFab) July 30, 2025
The legend of Heavy Metal, who died last Tuesday (22.07.2025) at the age of 76he was honored with a motorway in the city center, which included friends and relatives.
Ozzy Osbourne returns home
The metal legend’s funeral procession makes its way down Broad Street in his native Birmingham as fans line up to pay their respects
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— Rock Sound (@rocksound) July 30, 2025
Ozzy had previously stated that Kelly was his “favorite child”, saying in an interview with Rolling Stone that it was “like two drops of water” as he was excited about their relationship.
The 40 -year -old Kelly, the mother of a child, hid her tears behind the characteristic glasses that were a hallmark of Ozzy’s appearance.
People of all ages holding posters, records and symbols of the singer’s music career shouted his name and sing lyrics by Crazy Train and Iron Man.
“We love you, Sharon” shouted at the wife of the late Ozzy and she retaliated with the mark of peace.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have been married for over four decades and became one of the most famous couples in the United Kingdom, as their hectic family life was presented at the 2002 reality show, The Osbournes.
The couple, who married in 1982, celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this month, a few weeks before Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22.
In 2022, Sharon Osbourne wrote on Instagram: “For over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, spouses, grandparents and sisters of souls. Always on each other’s side. I love you ozzy. “
Osbourne had said that he did not want his funeral to be a “sadness festival” and on the streets there was regret in combination with a festive mood with a bronze band in the New Orleans style to lead the procession, according to Reuters.
This month, Osbourne gave his latest concert in Birmingham, along with many Heavy Metal bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Tool and Guns N ‘Roses who paid tribute to Black Sabbath.
All the messages left by fans will be collected to read by the Osbourne family have been announced by the Birmingham City Council.
“I have never seen such a passion again by Birmingham residents for a musician. They lost the “Prince of Darkness”, “Deputy Chief of the City Council, Sharon Thomson, told the BBC.