Ozzy Osbourne's Rarely-Seen Children Aimee and Louis Make Emotional Appearance at Funeral Procession
Thousands of fans lined the streets on July 30 for hometown funeral procession, which also included appearances from his family members—those in the public eye and the ones who've opted to live a more private life.
His rarely-seen daughter, AimeeOsbourne, who never sought out the celebrity lifestyle, joined her famous mother, Sharon Osbourne, and her siblings, Kelly and Jack Osbourne, for the procession walk in the streets of Birmingham.
Family members turned out for the celebration of life, paying their respects to the late Black Sabbath frontman, who died at the age of 76. No cause of death was revealed, though the "Prince of Darkness" dealt with several health issues prior, including a diagnosis of Parkinson's in 2019.
Aimee, 41, donned an all-black outfit, complete with a black beret and veil, and was overcome with emotion as she put down a pink flower in black paper at her father's memorial.
In addition to his children, Ozzy's grandchildren—Jack's daughters Pearl, Andie, Minnie and Maple—were also in attendance, along with Kelly's 2-year-old son, Sidney.
Ozzy's notoriously private son, Louis, 50, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, was also in attendance. It seems that his daughter, Jessica, 45, and adopted son, Elliot Kingsley, whom he also shares with Riley, opted to skip the event.
As the family grieved, they acknowledged the crowd and raised their hands in peace signs. The former The View host was seen breaking down into tears as she mourned her husband, while Kelly embraced her fiancé, Slipknot's Sid Wilson, and hugged her brother.
The procession was accompanied by Bostin' Brass, a live brass band. Per Hello, it was announced on Tuesday that the family was covering the costs of the public procession, allowing fans to say goodbye to the legend, ahead of the private funeral.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
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