Sharon Osbourne Honors Ozzy at Brit Awards

0:00UK headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to UK News Today, brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Sharon Osborn shared touching words about her late husband Ozzy at the Brit Awards in Manchester. The Black Sabbath frontman received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award nearly a year after his death at age 76. Sharon emphasized how Birmingham shaped Ozzy's life, calling it everything to him since he grew up in the working class as the neighborhood. The ceremony wrapped up with a star-studded tribute performance led by Robbie Williams. Sharon held curated, featuring musicians like Metallica's Robert Trujillo and Ozzy's longtime guitarist, Zach Wilde. In her emotional acceptance speech, she highlighted Ozzy's rise from humble Birmingham roots to global fame, while staying true to his origins. Fans showed massive love for Ozzy after he passed, especially in his hometown. Thousands left flowers and messages at the Black Sabbath bridge, and crowds lined the streets for his final procession through Birmingham.

1:07His daughter Kelly expressed deep gratitude to the city for always supporting her dad. Ozzy died just over two weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell concert at Villa Park, right near where he was born. Sharon noted that despite touring the world, his heart stayed with England and his brummy pride. Both Sharon and Kelly called the tribute a true honor, saying Ozzy would have been thrilled to see his friends come together like this. Their thanks underscore the enduring bond fans and family share with the rock legend.