Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, 76, passed away on July 22, 2025, with his death certificate citing acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest as the causes, alongside coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease as contributing factors. Just weeks earlier, he had performed his farewell show, Back to the Beginning, in Birmingham with the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first time in 20 years. His death marked the end of an era for heavy metal, leaving behind his wife Sharon and their children, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis.

Ozzy was laid to rest on July 31 at his home in Buckinghamshire, following a memorial service in Birmingham the day before. Sharon, dressed in black and leaning on her children for support, was visibly devastated during the ceremony. Photos from the service captured her grief as she clung to Jack and Kelly, mourning the man who had been her partner through decades of love, music, and challenges.

At one point during the service, Sharon raised her hand in Ozzy’s signature rock-and-roll salute — a powerful, silent tribute that resonated deeply with fans. Around her neck, many noticed a small but heartbreaking detail: Ozzy’s wedding band, now strung on a chain, a symbol of the love that bound them even in his absence. The gesture quickly became one of the most emotional images shared online from the service.

Fans worldwide flooded social media with messages of sorrow and support, remarking on Sharon’s frail appearance and the depth of her visible pain. “She looks so broken and frail ,” one wrote, while another said, “His ring around her neck I can feel their pain.” For Sharon, surrounded by her children and Ozzy’s loyal fans, it was clear that while the world mourned a rock icon, she was mourning the love of her life.