Sharon Osbourne opens up about 'funny and real' Ozzy on first anniversary of his death

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Sharon Osbourne reflected on her late husband Ozzy Osbourne's life and legacy on the first anniversary of his death, remembering him as someone who was funny, genuine, and unapologetically himself. She also urged fans to honor the rock legend by turning up his music and celebrating the joy he brought to millions.

The ‘Prince of Darkness’ died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025. One year later, Sharon and daughter Kelly Osbourne paid emotional tributes, recalling his humor, honesty, and the lasting impact he continues to have on their lives.

Sharon Osbourne remembers Ozzy as 'authentic' and 'genuine'

Sharon sat down with BBC on Wednesday, July 22, to remember her late legendary husband, who was "funny and charismatic and real."

"As Ozzy would say, 'when you want to remember me, just yank up the music really loud, as loud as you can get it, and just head bang,'" she said.

The TV personality went on to call the co-founder of Black Sabbath “authentic," who "never tried to be anything other than what he was, and he would tell you the truth about everything and that was him, you knew where you were with him."

"He was just genuine, so genuine and funny. I mean we could have the worst arguments in the world but we would end up laughing because he would say something so ridiculous that we would just crack up," Sharon recalled.

Kelly Osbourne shares emotional tribute to Ozzy on death anniversary

Sharon and Ozzy's daughter Kelly also remembered her father on the first anniversary of his death.

In a lengthy letter shared on Instagram, she claimed that "one year ago, the world changed forever."

She further wrote that she feels her father "in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, is [sic] the smell of your cologne and in every moment that the love outweighs the grief. You are all around me."

Kelly Osbourne says she misses Ozzy with 'every part of soul'

"The hardest part isn't that you're gone. The hardest part is that I can't touch you. I can't hold your hand. I can't wrap my arms around you or feel the safety that only you could give me," the 41-year-old singer added.

Concluding her emotional letter, Kelly added, "I miss you with every part of soul. I love you beyond words, beyond time, beyond this life. Until we find each other again. Your little Kelly can you Tostie girl."

Ozzy Osbourne's family defends planned AI avatar

This came after it was earlier reported that an AI avatar of Ozzy will be created that will be able to perform, speak with fans, and move like the late icon.

The move was slammed by many, but Sharon and their son Jack defended it by saying, "Here's the thing, it's gonna be so tasteful what we're doing. It's not gonna be lame."

"It's really complex what we're doing. This isn't just like hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT. This is some high-level technology that we're gonna be working with, and it's gonna feel very real, and it's kind of wild how it will be utilized," he added.