Sharon Osbourne Marks Ozzy Osbourne’s Birthday With Rare Tribute

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Sharon Osbourne marked a somber occasion.

Sharon Osbourne, known from the show The Osbournes, recently posted on social media to honor what would have been her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne’s, 77th birthday. This is the first birthday celebration since his passing on July 22nd after a struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

On December 3rd, Sharon Osbourne shared a video of a memorial for her husband, Ozzy, in his hometown of Birmingham, England. She wrote a heartfelt message, saying she’ll always cherish him and will hold onto his memory until they meet again.

A memorial to Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has been created on Broad Street, featuring messages from fans and pictures of the rocker. It’s located at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench.

Kelly Osbourne also honored her father on his birthday by creating a flower display that spelled out “Ozzy,” along with her brothers and sister, Louis, Aimee, and Jack.

Kelly shared a heartfelt birthday message to her father, celebrating his life and acknowledging the pain of his loss. In an Instagram post, she wrote that he was an extraordinary man and that she misses him deeply. She dedicates her life to honoring his memory and loving him, wishing she could have celebrated just one more birthday with him.

Kelly’s heartfelt message included a video of Ozzy celebrating his birthday and a sweet childhood photo of Kelly with her father, the famous singer of “Crazy Train.”

Oh my gosh, Jack is still in the jungle on I’m a Celebrity and it’s breaking my heart, but they posted the sweetest message on his Instagram! It said he’s thinking of his dad and wishing him a Happy Birthday in Heaven. I’m seriously so proud of him even though this must be so hard!

Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday was also recognized by the city of Birmingham. Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal MBE welcomed Kelly and Sharon Osbourne to his offices to present the family with the Lord Mayor’s Award in Ozzy’s honor, along with a Book of Condolences.

Ozzy Osbourne was often acknowledged by important figures, and his wife, Sharon, has discussed the many honors King Charles III gave him both during his life and after he passed away.

Sharon spoke fondly of the King on the November 12th episode of The Osbournes podcast, saying, “He’s a genuinely kind man.” She explained he went above and beyond for Ozzy, reaching out on his birthday and when he was hospitalized after a motorcycle accident, demonstrating his caring nature.

She remembered that he personally took the time to write them a note, having it delivered by hand. It was a message of sympathy from the King about Ozzy’s death, and she felt that gesture spoke volumes.

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The heavy metal band posted an old photo of Ozzy Osbourne with just a broken heart emoji as the caption.

He was a wonderful friend and a true pioneer who will always be remembered as a rock legend. Beyond his music, he was incredibly funny, and I’ll miss him very much. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family during this difficult time, and I send them my deepest sympathy and love.

“Love Live The Oz,” he wrote. “Rest In Melody.”

Oh my gosh, seeing Ozzy and Sharon together just melts my heart! He posted the sweetest message – “Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana.” It’s so touching to see their family love, and that “So grateful. RIP” just… gets me right in the feels. They’re everything!

The rapper posted on X, expressing deep sadness over the loss of Ozzy Osbourne. He shared that they had a long history together and he was honored to witness Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction last year. He extended his condolences and prayers to Sharon Osbourne, their children, and the entire family, offering a final farewell.

A member of the band Def Leppard wrote that Ozzy Osbourne was “one of the greatest rock legends to ever live.” They announced that upcoming shows would be dedicated to him, and sent their deepest sympathy to his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and the entire Osbourne family. They thanked Ozzy for his incredible impact on the world of rock and wished him eternal peace.

He posted on X, simply saying “RIP Ozzy,” shortly after Black Sabbath played what many considered their final concert. He added that, in his view, Ozzy and Black Sabbath were the creators of heavy metal music, and expressed his sadness at the news.

The director remembered him as a genuinely kind person who loved to play around with his public persona. He was a legendary figure, and his impact on music was immense. Rest in peace, Ozzy.

Alongside a video of Sharon and Billy Corgan, the band wrote, “We [heart] you too, Ozzy.”

In a post from the band, lead guitarist Mike McCready shared the story of when he first heard Black Sabbath as a high school student.

 

He described ‘War Pigs’ as both frightening and captivating, explaining that Ozzy Osbourne’s voice transported him to a dark and immersive world – a welcome escape. When the album ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ was released, he immediately became a devoted fan, expressing gratitude for Ozzy’s music and its positive impact on life’s journey.

The actor fondly remembered his ‘Little Nicky’ co-star, sharing, “Growing up, whether we were hanging out with our brothers in the basement, with friends in the woods, in the car, at parties, on a boat, at football practice, or at sleepovers… nobody got us more excited than Ozzy Osbourne! We all loved him so much!”

Corey Feldman beautifully described John Ritter as incredibly talented and deeply impactful, not just on him, but on countless others. He saw Ritter as someone who embraced being different, with a raw, honest voice that resonated with our deepest emotions. Feldman felt Ritter embodied the spirit of both the circus and the theater, and represented love, loyalty, and the relatable qualities of an everyday person.

The Rolling Stones’ guitarist expressed deep sadness upon learning of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. They praised his final concert at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham, calling it a beautiful farewell.

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2025-12-03 23:24