A frail Sharon Osbourne threw up a peace sign in thanks to the thousands of metal fans who turned out to see off her husband, the beloved rockstar Ozzy Osbourne.

The 72-year-old was overcome with grief as she emerged from a van to see the wealth of tributes that had been left for her husband, who died on July 22, less than three weeks after his final show in Birmingham.

A sea of flowers and messages had been left at the 'Black Sabbath Bridge' in the city's Broad Street - which was cordoned off so the family could view the tributes en route to the rock legend's funeral.

Accompanied by children Kelly, Jack and Aimee, the reality TV matriarch broke down in tears as she emerged to the cheers of thousands before beginning the walk to the tributes left by the side of the road.

Clutching a tissue and a bouquet of flowers wrapped in a black sheet, she stumbles a little, as Jack checks on her, the pair supporting her by her arms.