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Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham honoured one of its most cherished sons on Wednesday as thousands of fans lined the streets to pay their respects to the Black Sabbath frontman.

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Tributes left to honour musician Ozzy Osbourne are seen as thousands of fans gathered to watch his funeral procession in Birmingham, England.Alberto Pezzali/The Associated Press

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Fans view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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A brass band plays Black Sabbath songs as the Osbourne family arrive to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.Leon Neal/Getty Images

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Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and family members stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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A woman poses for a picture next to an image of Ozzy Osbourne, as people pay tribute to the former Black Sabbath frontman in Birmingham.Jack Taylor/Reuters

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Mourners and music fans line the streets to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne.BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

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Floral tributes to honour musician Ozzy Osbourne are seen as thousands of fans gathered to watch a funeral procession for the Black Sabbath frontman.Alberto Pezzali/The Associated Press

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Fans gather near the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street ahead of the funeral procession for Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.Jacob King/The Associated Press

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Bruce the dog who has changed his name today to 'doggy osbourne' waits to pay his respects.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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Floral tributes left in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne are seen in Birmingham.Joe Giddens/The Associated Press

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A man passes by a mural of Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath frontman in Birmingham.Jack Taylor/Reuters

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