Sir Elton John will pay his last respects to his friend, Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham today following the Black Sabbath star's heartbreaking death last week

Sir Elton John has paid an emotional and deeply touching tribute to his "dear friend" and "true legend" Ozzy Osbourne, following the news of his death at age 76.

Thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects Wednesday to frontman Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse made its way through the streets of Birmingham, the English city where he grew up and where the band was formed in 1968. (July 30)