Celine Dion Remembers Ozzy Osbourne: “He Was A True Original”

In one of the more unexpected tributes, Celine Dion has joined the growing list of artists paying tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

The pop icon shared a heartfelt message following the Black Sabbath front man’s death on July 22, aged 76 where she called him “a true original” and praised the depth behind his larger-than-life image.

Posting to social media, Dion reflected on their time as label mates and noted her admiration for Osbourne’s melodic sensibilities despite their vastly different musical worlds. “Ozzy and I were label mates for many years,” she wrote. “Although we came from very different musical universes, I always admired his boundless spirit and ear for melody on songs like Mama, I’m Coming Home. He was a true original. Fearless, and simply larger than life… but also kind, thoughtful and generous.”

Dion’s tribute follows a wave of reactions from across the music world. All three surviving members of Black Sabbath have spoken out, as have Oasis, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud, Pat Boone and many more. The sheer scale of tribute reflects the reach of a figure who defined heavy metal, broke into reality TV, and remained culturally relevant through every twist and turn of his chaotic career.

Osbourne’s funeral procession took place on July 30 in his hometown of Birmingham, where thousands lined Broad Street to farewell the Prince of Darkness. Local band Bostin’ Brass led the cortege, performing classics like Iron Man and Crazy Train. Sharon Osbourne, surrounded by their children Jack, Kelly and Aimee, was seen wearing her late husband’s ring on a chain. Kelly was also photographed wearing Ozzy’s iconic purple-tinted glasses.

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The funeral followed his final performance at Back To The Beginning in early July, which doubled as both his solo swan song and last-ever set with Black Sabbath. Though the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, Osbourne had lived with ongoing health issues for years, including Parkinson’s Disease.

A film documenting that final show is in the works and due in cinemas in 2026. Meanwhile, fans continue to push for Birmingham Airport and a Download Festival stage to be renamed in his honour, with tens of thousands already backing the move.