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Sharon, Kelly Osbourne Remember Ozzy Osbourne 1 Year After His Death

Iommi said the fans’ support and one final Black Sabbath reunion in Birmingham meant a great deal as he remembered his late bandmate.

  • On Wednesday, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, 78, paid tribute to late bandmate Ozzy Osbourne on X, marking the first anniversary of the singer's death on July 22, 2025.
  • Osbourne died just over two weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath at the 'Back To The Beginning' charity concert on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  • Iommi posted, "We always stayed in touch, almost every week or so" and praised fans for their "love and respect." Birmingham City Council organized 'Ozzy Day' with live music and public art celebrations.
  • Widow Sharon Osbourne told BBC, "This is the home of metal," encouraging fans to remember him by playing music "really loud." Daughter Kelly Osbourne, 41, described the past year as "the hardest thing I have ever had to endure."
  • Black Sabbath was awarded Freedom of the City on June 30, 2025, cementing Osbourne's legacy in his hometown. Birmingham continues honoring his working-class roots and influence on heavy metal.
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