💔 Kelly Osbourne’s Heartfelt Tribute

Kelly Osbourne broke her silence two days after her father’s death with an emotional Instagram post, sharing lyrics from their 2003 duet of “Changes”:

“I feel unhappy I am so sad, I lost the best friend I ever had 💔”
This post highlighted their close bond and the powerful moment they shared in music history.      

Her tribute gained even more poignancy given that during Ozzy’s final concert—Back to the Beginning, held on July 5, 2025—Kelly got engaged backstage to Slipknot’s Sid Wilson.

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🎬 Celebrity Tributes & Shared Memories

• Adam Sandler, recalling their collaboration on the 2000 film Little Nicky, called Ozzy a “legend” and “badass,” fondly remembering the bat-biting cameo that echoed one of Ozzy’s most notorious stage stunts.

• Black Sabbath posted a simple tribute: “Ozzy Forever.” Bandmates like Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward shared deeply personal messages—calling him irreplaceable and reminiscing about performing one last time with their childhood bandmates.

• Other stars such as Elton John, Rod Stewart, Gene Simmons, Questlove, Jason Momoa, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Yungblud joined the chorus of grief, recognizing Ozzy as an unmatched showman and influential pioneer.

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🎵 Musical Honors & Final Farewells

• Coldplay dedicated their July 22 set in Nashville to Ozzy, closing with “Changes” and calling him “a gift to the world.” Frontman Chris Martin said: “Ozzy, we love you wherever you’re going.”  At Villa Park—Ozzy’s final concert dubbed “Back to the Beginning” on July 5—he performed seated on a throne due to Parkinson’s disease. The concert reunited the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first time in nearly two decades and raised approximately £140 million for charity.

Yungblud later released a charity single of “Changes” from that show, donating proceeds to Parkinson’s research and children’s medical care.

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🌱 Legacy Beyond Music

• It’s widely reported that Ozzy had been quietly managing Parkinson’s disease since 2003, though publicly revealed in 2020, and had faced numerous health challenges including a serious fall in 2020.

• His wife Sharon Osbourne responded to tributes by expressing gratitude, recalling their decades together, and supporting plans for a public memorial in Birmingham, along with a forthcoming documentary titled “No Escape From Now.”

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🧠 Controversy & Reflection

• The end of Ozzy’s story also prompted discussion of past controversies—like the “Suicide Solution” lawsuit Allegations suggesting the song encouraged self-harm were dismissed by courts, affirming artistic expression.

• His infamous bat-biting moment from 1982 continues to enter rock folklore, often referenced as a symbol of his unpredictable persona even as he reflected on it later in life.

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🧾 Summary in Brief

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Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just a performer—he was a chaotic innovator, family man, musical pioneer, and pop culture icon. These stories highlight how his final days, final show, and enduring relationships all venerated a singular, unforgettable life.