BIRMINGHAM, England - The city of Birmingham, England, celebrated the life of one of its most iconic sons — Ozzy Osbourne — who passed away at the age of 76 .

Osbourne's public funeral procession took place Wednesday ahead of a private funeral.

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession

What's happening?:

Osbourne's hearse and accompanying vehicles conducted a slow procession down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have recently left tributes and messages.

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What they're saying:

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said it was "important" for the city to honor Osbourne in the city that he loved so much.

"Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birm

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