Sharon Osbourne Wears Ozzy’s Ring Close to Her Heart at Emotional Funeral Procession

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On a deeply emotional day in Birmingham, England, Sharon Osbourne appeared to carry a piece of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, close to her heart—literally.

As family, fans, and friends gathered on July 30 to say goodbye to the legendary rocker, Sharon, 72, was seen wearing a gold chain around her neck with a striking diamond-studded gold ring. Observant fans quickly picked up on the meaningful detail: the ring looked very much like Ozzy’s wedding band from their 2017 vow renewal.

One fan on social media shared, “Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring on a chain while mourning him,” noting that Ozzy had worn both this ring and his original 1982 wedding band throughout the years. It was a subtle yet deeply touching tribute from a wife who shared decades of life, love, and music with the Prince of Darkness.

Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon Osbourne (C) reacts alongside daughters Kelly (L) and Aimee (R) at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street during a funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, in Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025. Thousands are expected to line the streets in Ozzy Osbourne's UK hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday to honour the heavy metal hell-raiser Ozzy Osbourne as he is laid to rest. Osbourne, nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness" and who once bit a bat while on stage while performing with his Black Sabbath band, died on July 22 at the age of 76.; Ozzy Osbourne Announces "No More Tours 2" Final World Tour at Press Conference at his Los Angeles Home on February 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California

A Family Tribute, in Style and Spirit

Ozzy and Sharon’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, also paid tribute to her father in a fashion that fans immediately recognized. She wore purple-tinted round sunglasses — a nod to Ozzy’s iconic look that fans around the world came to know and love.

The Osbourne family, including Kelly, Jack, Aimee, and Louis, walked the streets of Birmingham — Ozzy’s hometown — surrounded by fans who lined up to honor the rock legend. The procession passed through Broad Street, where a special Black Sabbath bridge and bench stand as a tribute to his lasting legacy.

Adding to the heartfelt atmosphere, local musicians from the Bostin’ Brass band performed “Iron Man,” one of Ozzy’s most beloved songs, in a powerful brass arrangement that echoed through the city.

The family of Ozzy Osbourne (left to right) Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, view the messages and floral tributes left at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne

Remembering the Legend

Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. In recent years, he had openly shared his battle with Parkinson’s disease, which he had been living with since 2003. Despite his health challenges, he made one final appearance on stage during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham—his last musical gift to fans in the city where it all began.

The Osbourne family is said to be planning a small, private funeral, though public tributes continue to pour in. Music icon Elton John described Ozzy as “a dear friend and a huge trailblazer… a true legend.”

Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage at iHeartRadio ICONS with Ozzy Osbourne: In Celebration of Ordinary Man at iHeartRadio Theater on February 24, 2020 in Burbank, California; Kelly Osbourne leaves after laying flowers and viewing the messages and floral tributes left at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, as his body is brought back to his home city for a procession following his death last week aged 76. Picture date: Wednesday July 30, 2025

Though the world mourns the loss of a rock icon, it was the quiet gestures—like a ring on a chain and sunglasses worn in tribute—that reminded everyone of the man behind the music: a husband, a father, and a legend whose legacy will never fade.

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