Sharon Osbourne’s touching gesture at Ozzy’s funeral leaves fans in tears: 'So heartbreaking'

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Sharon Osbourne’s quiet gesture during her late husband Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession has deeply moved fans.

Osbourne was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30, as loved ones and fans came together to say goodbye.

Sharon Osbourne’s silent goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne

The Black Sabbath frontman died on July 22 at age 76, leaving behind Sharon Osbourne and their children, including Aimee Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, and Jack Osbourne.

During the procession through Birmingham, the hearse carrying Ozzy Osbourne’s coffin passed his childhood home on Lodge Road before heading toward the city center. Thousands lined the streets, chanting his name, clapping, and throwing flowers in a public farewell.

Sharon, wearing a simple black dress and a gold chain, broke down in tears near the Black Sabbath bridge bench on Broad Street.

She walked through the sea of tributes, holding a flower close to her heart before kissing it and laying it among the others for her husband of 41 years.

As the public paid their respects, Sharon’s subtle but deeply touching gesture caught fans' attention, she appeared to be wearing Osbourne’s wedding ring on a chain around her neck.

"Sharon Osbourne wearing her husband Ozzy's wedding ring in a chain around her neck at his funeral," a fan posted on X.

Ozzy Osbourne: 'Sharon is like my soulmate' 

The grief was also visible in Ozzy Osbourne’s children. Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne were seen sharing a heartbreaking embrace as they stood among the countless flowers, notes, and tokens left by fans in memory of their father.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne tied the knot in 1982 and renewed their vows in Las Vegas on Mother’s Day in 2017. They had just celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on July 4, only weeks before his death.

Recalling the renewal back in 2017, Sharon said, “Ozzy has asked me to renew our wedding vows and I’d like to. I’m happy, and to be honest that’s all I want for Christmas this year,” as reported by Page Six.

The rock and metal icon reflected on his wife last year, saying: “Sharon is like my soulmate – sometimes I love her, sometimes I don’t love her, sometimes I’m angry with her, sometimes I’m crazy about her.

“But through it all, at the end of the day, I love her more than anything in the world. I couldn’t live without her; I don’t wanna live without her," as per BlabberMouth.

Internet reacts to Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s ring on chain: 'We love you Shaz'

As photos and videos of the funeral emerged online, fans began noticing Sharon Osbourne's necklace and shared emotional reactions.

“Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him — we love you Shaz,” a fan posted on X.

Another wrote, “Seeing Sharon wear Ozzy’s ring on a necklace… completely wrecked me.”

Some users pointed out the sentimental history of the ring, with one saying, “Yeah, this is the ring they got for their wedding renewal in 2017. He used to wear both this and the original wedding band from when they got married in 1982.”

“I was wondering if that was his ring — this killed me even more,” one user responded. 

Another added, “This is so heartbreaking 😭 I hope Sharon heals from this fast.” A fan also shared, “I'm so sorry, I would love to hug her.”

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