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Thousands lined the streets of UK city Birmingham on Wednesday to pay an emotional farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne as the heavy metal hellraiser was laid to rest.

Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved.

Watch as Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral takes place in Birmingham on Wednesday (30 July).

The Black Sabbath rocker died aged 76 last week following a long battle with Parkinson’s

Fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes around the city following Osbourne’s death at the age of 76 last week.

Fans have lined the streets of Birmingham to pay their respects to Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne as his funeral takes place.

Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral is due to take place today

Ozzy Osbourne fans can say their goodbyes today as his funeral procession travels through Birmingham, offering a chance to pay tribute before his private ceremony

Huge crowds are expected to gather in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans will pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege will make its way through the city. "We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,” said the…