Black Sabbath Bench becomes huge shrine to Ozzy ahead of funeral procession today - photos and footage

Fans of Ozzy Osbourne have transformed Birmingham's Black Sabbath Bench into a shrine, marking the legendary frontman's passing with flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages.

Ozzy Osbourne has been truly honoured by fans in Birmingham and beyond with an overwhelming sea of tributes at the iconic Black Sabbath Bench.

Watch the video to see the scale of the tributes.

Fans packed the area, laying flowers, candles, photos, and messages in a powerful show of love and respect.

Black Sabbath fans have left tributes, flowers, cards, and beer cans on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birminghamplaceholder image
Black Sabbath fans have left tributes, flowers, cards, and beer cans on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham | Anita Maric / SWNS

Today legendary frontman's influence will be felt in a funeral procession through the city he called home.

His family announced the shocking news, releasing a statement saying the Prince of Darkness passed away "surrounded by love".

Now grieving fans have transformed Birmingham's Black Sabbath landmark on Broad Street into a shrine for the singer.

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