Gone but not forgotten.
Ozzy Osbourne’s loved ones shed tears Sunday night as Post Malone, Slash and other artists gathered on stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards to pay tribute to the late Prince of Darkness.
Malone, who dueted with Ozzy on his 2019 hit “Take What You Want,” led a raucous rendition of Black Sabbath’s hit “War Pigs” on vocals.
Slash paid homage to the “Crazy Train” and “Shot in the Dark” hitmaker by jamming on guitar, joined behind him by Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
As photos from Ozzy’s life were displayed on a screen in the background, the camera panned to the late rocker’s family, including his widow Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack, Kelly and Amy.
Yungblud, who won this year’s Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance for his live cover of Ozzy’s “Changes,” also remembered the late heavy metal pioneer in his acceptance speech earlier in the day.
“I’m so grateful to have grown up loving an idol who helped me understand my identity not only as a musician, but as a man,” Yungblud, 28, began.
“The cost of getting to know them, building relationships with them, honoring them at our last show, and accepting this award feels very strange for me and all of us to understand,” he added. “We love you so much, Ozzy.”
The “Zombie” singer went on to thank Ozzy’s family for the opportunity.
“The last time I saw Ozzy Osbourne, you asked if there was anything you could do for me,” continued Yungblud, who joined Sharon on stage.
“I said music is enough, and I can safely say on behalf of all of us that it is now and forever will be,” he said. “You’re always with me when I’m nervous on stage at any show.”
Yungblud concluded his speech by saying, “God bless rock music and God bless the King Ozzy Osbourne.”
Ozzy’s family announced his tragic death on July 22, 2025. He was 76 years old.
His cause of death was later determined to be cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
“It is with greater sadness than words alone can convey that we must announce the passing of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne this morning,” the “Dreamer” singer’s loved ones said in a statement to The Post at the time.
“He was family and surrounded by love,” they added. “We ask that you please respect the privacy of our family at this time: Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy and Louis.”
The former Black Sabbath frontman was buried in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 31st.
Tens of thousands of fans visited Black Sabbath’s bridge and Broad Street bench to pay their respects to the late heavy metal pioneer, leaving flowers and letters.
Two weeks before his death, Ozzy played his final show with Black Sabbath at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert in Birmingham.
“You know, it’s so amazing that his peers are showing love and respect for his work tonight, and it’s going to be an emotional experience for us,” Kelly said on the red carpet at the 2026 Grammy Awards before the ceremony, People magazine reported.
“My father was one of the greatest people who ever lived on this planet,” she added. “And I just want to show that I can’t thank the Grammys enough for what they’re doing tonight. You know, this is really amazing.”
