A daughter’s bond with her father is unshakeable. Kelly Osbourne showed up for her late father Ozzy Osbourne in a deeply personal way during his funeral procession in Birmingham, England, on July 30.
Kelly was seen walking alongside her mother, Sharon Osbourne, and siblings Jack and Aimee Osbourne, laying floral tributes at the Black Sabbath Bridge.
Kelly’s Moving Tribute To Dad Ozzy
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)Wearing Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic round sunglasses, the 40-year-old quietly paid homage to the legendary rocker as fans filled the streets to say goodbye.
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)Fans quickly noticed her heartfelt gesture and were moved by the subtle nod to her father’s unmistakable style.
Sharon Osbourne Supported by Family at Memorial
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)The moment was especially emotional as Sharon Osbourne leaned on her children for support while laying flowers at the memorial site. Onlookers described her as being “carried by her children,” including Kelly, who held her hand tightly.
The Osbourne family’s presence offered fans a moment of connection and closure as they grieved the loss of the “Crazy Train” singer.
The crowd responded with cheers and chants of “Ozzy, Ozzy!”—a powerful reminder of the impact the “Prince of Darkness” had on generations of fans.
Many in the crowd were visibly emotional, with one person sharing online, “My heart breaks for her. They’ve had their ups and downs, but he truly was the love of her life.”
Fans & Family Unite to Remember a Legend
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)Thousands lined Broad Street and the Black Sabbath Bridge to pay tribute. Ozzy’s coffin was adorned with purple flowers spelling out his name, and fans threw additional flowers as the hearse passed. Local band Bostin’ Brass played “Crazy Train” and “Iron Man” as part of the tribute.
Best known for pioneering heavy metal through Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking albums like “Black Sabbath” and “Paranoid,” Ozzy remained a larger-than-life presence in music for over five decades. His wit never waned either. As he once told The Times about his funeral:
“I honestly don’t care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and ‘We Are the Diddymen’ if it makes ’em happy.”
On a day filled with tears and tributes, Kelly’s simple gesture reminded the world that Ozzy’s legacy lives on.
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PHOTOS: Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy by Wearing His Iconic Glasses at Memorial