Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Louis Makes Rare Public Appearance at Rocker’s Funeral

Louis Osbourne, the son of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, made a rare public appearance at his father’s funeral procession in Birmingham, England on Wednesday, July 30. Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 on July 22, and his loved ones gathered to pay their respects to the iconic rocker during the emotional event.

Louis Osbourne, the eldest son of Ozzy and his ex-wife Thelma Riley, joined his family members including his mother Sharon Osbourne, and siblings Kelly Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, and Aimee Osbourne at the funeral procession. He sported a black suit, a purple tie adorned with skulls and bones, and sunglasses as a tribute to his late father, known as the Prince of Darkness. The Osbourne family gathered on the Black Sabbath bridge and bench to mourn the loss of the “War Pigs” hitmaker.

Following Ozzy’s passing, Louis, along with his siblings Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, along with their mother Sharon, shared a heartfelt statement with PEOPLE expressing their deep sorrow. The family asked for privacy during this difficult time as they grieved the loss of their beloved father and husband.

In the wake of his father’s death, Louis paid tribute to Ozzy by changing his social media profile pictures on Facebook and Instagram to solid black. Ozzy, a father of six, had children from different relationships, including Louis and Jessica with Thelma Riley, and adopted son Elliot from Riley’s previous relationship. He also shared children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack with Sharon.

Despite largely living out of the public eye, Louis Osbourne has occasionally spoken about his family in interviews. In a 2013 interview with Birmingham Live, he mentioned maintaining a good relationship with his siblings and making an effort to meet on special occasions when they visited the UK, where he resides. Louis tied the knot with his wife Louise in Ireland after a whirlwind romance, and they now have two children together.

Just days before Ozzy’s death, Louis attended his father’s final performance with Black Sabbath and expressed his deep emotions on social media. He shared that the experience was incredibly moving for him, especially as he had concerns about his father’s ability to perform due to Parkinson’s disease. Louis was relieved and proud to witness Ozzy deliver a powerful and dignified performance.

Louis Osbourne’s presence at his father’s funeral procession was a rare but poignant moment for fans and onlookers, who gathered to pay their respects to the rock icon. The Osbourne family’s unity during this challenging time highlighted the close bond they shared with Ozzy and the enduring impact he had on their lives.