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Osbourne Family Marks One-Year Anniversary of Ozzy’s Death With Birmingham Tributes

Birmingham’s Ozzy Day highlights the family’s ongoing grief as estate choices and planned projects will shape how the rock icon is remembered.

Overview

  • Kelly Osbourne posted an emotional open letter describing an “endless ache” on July 22, 2026, saying she mourns both her father and the version of herself that died with him.
  • Sharon Osbourne urged fans to celebrate Ozzy by playing his music loud and remembering his humour while speaking to the BBC during events in his hometown.
  • Birmingham held its first official Ozzy Day with a city-centre programme, museum exhibitions and screenings that honor his life, work and local roots.
  • The family continues to manage Ozzy’s estate publicly, defending proposed uses of his likeness such as an AI avatar while preparing legacy projects including a Jack-confirmed biopic targeted for 2028.
  • Ozzy’s death on July 22, 2025, was attributed on his death certificate to cardiac causes with coronary disease and Parkinson’s disease, a fact that has informed coverage of his final year and the family’s public mourning.