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Ozzy Osbourne remembered by family and fans on first anniversary of death
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Ozzy Osbourne remembered by family and fans on first anniversary of death

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ozzy Osbourne was remembered by family and fans on the first anniversary of his death on July 22.
  • His children, Kelly and Jack Osbourne, shared personal reflections and fan tributes on social media.
  • Osbourne's hometown also honored him with

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary "Prince of Darkness," was remembered by family and fans on the first anniversary of his passing on July 22. Social media platforms buzzed with photos, videos, and anecdotes celebrating the iconic musician's life and legacy.

His children, Kelly and Jack Osbourne, shared heartfelt tributes. Kelly Osbourne spoke about the profound and transformative nature of grief, writing, "There is a type of grief that takes away more than just the person you love. It slowly extinguishes the light of your laughter, the innocence of your hope... The deepest pain is waking up every day longing for the version of yourself that died with that person." She added that her father's death taught her heart a new, painful language.

There is a type of grief that takes away more than just the person you love. It slowly extinguishes the light of your laughter, the innocence of your hope... The deepest pain is waking up every day longing for the version of yourself that died with that person.

— Kelly OsbourneKelly Osbourne shared a personal reflection on grief and its impact following her father's death.

Jack Osbourne, on the other hand, focused on the outpouring of love from fans, sharing their tributes and expressing gratitude for the immense affection shown. He highlighted how fans made "#OzzyDay" epic and demonstrated their deep appreciation for his father.

Osbourne's hometown also joined in the commemoration, declaring July 22 as "Ozzy Day." The city council organized a series of events, including live music, public art, special performances, and displays featuring Osbourne's image, transforming the city into a living tribute. Fans left flowers, t-shirts, candles, and letters at various points, detailing the impact of his music. The Birmingham City Symphony Orchestra participated, and Ozzy The Bull, a mechanical bull from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, was adorned with Osbourne's signature glasses.

I'm really moved by all the stories and tributes that have been dedicated to my dad today. I'm so grateful to everyone for making this #OzzyDay so epic and for showing him immense love.

— Jack OsbourneJack Osbourne expressed his gratitude for the fan tributes on the anniversary of his father's passing.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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