Celine Dion Makes Bold Admission About Ozzy Osbourne After His Death originally appeared on Parade.
The music world continues to mourn the loss of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away tragically on July 22 at age 76. Among the countless artists paying tribute to the “Prince of Darkness” is global superstar Celine Dion, who took to social media to honor the iconic musician she called “a true original.”
The 57-year-old pop singer shared her heartfelt condolences on Facebook, revealing a connection between the two vastly different musical artists.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy and I were label mates for many years— and 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,'” Dion wrote in her emotional tribute.
Dion’s praise for Osbourne extended beyond his musical talents, highlighting the qualities that made the Black Sabbath frontman beloved by those who knew him. She described him as “a true original! Fearless, and simply larger than life…but also kind, thoughtful, and generous.”
While honoring Osbourne’s legacy, Dion also acknowledged the grief felt by his loved ones. “My heart is with his beloved wife Sharon, their children, and his millions of adoring fans from around the world,” she concluded.
The heavy metal pioneer’s death in the early hours of July 22 marked the end of an era for rock music. Though his cause of death remains officially undisclosed, Osbourne had battled Parkinson’s disease since receiving his diagnosis in 2003 — which he kept private until publicly revealing it in 2020.
Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England, became a site for grieving fans on Wednesday, July 30, when a public funeral procession wound through his childhood neighborhood.
Thousands gathered to pay their final respects alongside the family, including his widow Sharon Osbourne and their children Kelly Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne and Jack Osbourne.
The intimate farewell concluded on Thursday, July 31, when Osbourne was reportedly laid to rest on the grounds of his 250-acre Buckinghamshire estate.
According to theDaily Mail, the private service brought together a gathering of music royalty, with attendees including Elton John, members of Black Sabbath and Metallica, alongside close family and friends who came to honor the man who helped define heavy metal music for generations.
Celine Dion Makes Bold Admission About Ozzy Osbourne After His Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 31, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
