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Birmingham, UK — A makeshift memorial has sprung up at the Black Sabbath bench on Broad Street, a testament to the outpouring of grief following the death of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Fans have transformed the site, typically featuring metal cutouts of the band members, into a shrine adorned with flowers, candles, handwritten letters, and cards expressing gratitude for Osbourne’s musical legacy.
The legendary frontman passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76, just weeks after his final performance, a “Back to the Beginning” show in his hometown of Birmingham. The concert, a reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates, also marked a joyous occasion, as his daughter Kelly Osbourne announced her engagement to Slipknot’s Sid Wilson.
Osbourne had been battling Parkinson’s Disease since his diagnosis in 2020. The illness significantly impacted his mobility and led to his retirement from live performances. In the days leading up to his passing, his daughter Kelly took to social media to dispel rumors about his declining health, criticizing an AI-generated video that falsely portrayed Osbourne discussing his impending death.