„Tränen in Birmingham: Ozzy Osbourne auf dem letzten Weg – was bei der geheimnisvollen Trauerprozession durch seine Heimatstadt wirklich geschah, lässt Fans sprachlos zurück“

The Prince of Darkness, who died on July 22, was honored in a funeral procession through his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30

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Ozzy Osbourne’s family is laying the legendary rock star to rest, with a funeral procession moving through the streets of Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham on July 30
Osbourne died on July 22 at 76 years old, weeks after he performed at the Black Sabbath farewell concert on July 5
In 2011, the Prince of Darkness previously joked that he wanted “some pranks” and Justin Bieber to be played at his funeral

Ozzy Osbourne’s family are saying their final farewells to the rock legend.

On Wednesday, July 30, the Prince of Darkness’ loved ones attended Osbourne’s funeral procession in the city of Birmingham, England, while fans lined the streets of his beloved hometown to say goodbye.

Osbourne’s cortege and family visited Broad Street, where the Black Sabbath bridge and bench have become a public memorial to the “Crazy Train” singer with flowers, photos and notes.

Accompanying the hearse and vehicles in the procession was a live brass band performance by Bostin’ Brass, musicians local to Birmingham, who performed “Iron Man.”

Ozzy Osbourne’s hearse.Leon Neal/Getty

Ozzy’s coffin was laid with purple flowers spelling out his name and fans threw flowers at the hearse as it passed and chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy.”

The procession then stopped on the Black Sabbath bridge and the family, including Ozzy’s grandchildren, got out to view the tributes for around five minutes, per footage from the BBC. Fans shouted, “We love you, Sharon.” as Ozzy’s tearful wife Sharon Osbourne was comforted by daughter Kelly Osbourne, who held her hand. Son Jack Osbourne, daughter Aimee Osbourne and Ozzy’s son Louis Osbourne were also by their side and appeared emotional as they viewed the tributes.

(L-R) Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne during Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession.Leon Neal/Getty

The family – all dressed in black — held up peace signs to the cheering crowd before laying their own floral tributes, with Sharon being supported by Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.

Ozzy will be laid to rest in a private ceremony later on July 30 in Buckinghamshire, per BBC News.

Following his death, a source told PEOPLE that Ozzy and Sharon had moved to Buckinghamshire in 2023.

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Ozzy died on Tuesday, July 22. He was 76 years old.

Ozzy Osbourne.Ilya S. Savenok/Getty

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family told PEOPLE in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Weeks before his death, Ozzy performed at Black Sabbath’s final concert, marking the first time he and the band reunited in 20 years. Unable to walk due to Parkinson’s disease,

Tributes on the Black Sabbath bridge in Birmingham, England.Ioannis Alexopoulos/Anadolu via Getty

Osbourne performed from a throne for the massive crowd at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5 to thousands of adoring fans.

Ozzy Osbourne in 1991.Martyn Goodacre/Getty

Over a decade before his death, Osbourne told The Times about what he had in mind for a funeral, noting specifically that he didn’t want it to be a “mope-fest.”

“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,” he said in 2011, responding to a fan’s question about what he’d want at his funeral for a Dr. Ozzy Osbourne column post.

Jack Osbourne waves at waiting fans during dad Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession.Leon Neal/Getty

The “Paranoid” singer wanted there to be “no harping on the bad times.” He added, “A bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind. It’s worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives.”

“So by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky. That’s why I don’t want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say ‘thanks,’ ” the singer continued.

Ozzy Osbourne in 2022.Alex Pantling/Getty

A source told PEOPLE in July that they were planning to have a “small, private funeral” for the late Prince of Darkness, along with a public memorial and tribute concert in the future.

“They’re very grateful for the special family time they had together before Ozzy passed. They’re planning a small, private funeral that will be a celebration of his life,” the source said at the time. “Ozzy would never want a mope-fest.”

The source added that Osbourne’s family is “touched by all the love and support pouring in from around the world.”