Gone however not forgotten.
Ozzy Osbourne’s family members have been introduced to tears as Post Malone, Slash and extra artists gathered collectively on the Grammys 2026 stage Sunday night time to pay tribute to the late Prince of Darkness.
Malone, who duetted with Ozzy on his 2019 hit “Take What You Want,” led a raucous rendition of the Black Sabbath hit “War Pigs” on vocals.
Post Malone, Slash and extra artists gathered collectively on the Grammys 2026 stage to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. AFP through Getty Images
Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne fought again tears during the touching tribute.
Slash paid tribute to the “Crazy Train” and “Shot in the Dark” hitmaker by jamming alongside on guitar as Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith joined in behind them.
As photographs from Ozzy’s life have been forged throughout the display within the background, the digital camera panned to the late rocker’s family, together with his widow, Sharon Osbourne, and their children Jack, Kelly and Aimee.
Yungblud, who gained this 12 months’s Grammy for greatest rock efficiency for his dwell cowl of Ozzy’s “Changes,” additionally remembered the late heavy metallic pioneer during his acceptance speech earlier within the day.
Malone led a wild rendition of the Black Sabbath hit “War Pigs” on vocals. AFP through Getty Images
Slash jammed alongside on guitar as Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith joined in behind them. AFP through Getty Images
“To grow up loving an idol who helps you figure out your identity not only as a musician but also as a man is something that I’m truly grateful for,” Yungblud, 28, started.
“For then to get to know them and form a relationship with them and honor them at their final show and then receive this, the cost of it is something I and all of us are finding so strange to comprehend,” he added. “We f–king love you, Ozzy.”
The “Zombie” singer went on to thank Ozzy’s family for the chance.
“The last time I saw Ozzy Osbourne, you asked if there’s anything you could do for me,” Yungblud, who was joined on the stage by Sharon, continued.
Yungblud, pictured right here with Sharon on the Grammys 2026 purple carpet, remembered Ozzy during his acceptance speech for greatest rock efficiency earlier within the day. Getty Images
Yungblud, pictured right here with a few of Ozzy’s family during the Grammys 2026 ceremony, thanked the late Black Sabbath frontman’s family members during his speech. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“I answered the music was enough and I can safely say on behalf of all of us that still stands now and will forever,” he stated. “You’ll be with me every time I’m nervous and onstage at every show.”
Yungblud completed his speech by saying, “God bless rock music and god bless f–king Ozzy Osbourne.”
Ozzy’s family introduced his tragic passing on July 22, 2025. He was 76.
His explanation for loss of life was later decided to be from cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery illness and Parkinson’s illness.
Photos from Ozzy’s life have been forged throughout the Grammys display within the background during Post Malone and Slash’s tribute efficiency. REUTERS
Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, as nicely as Kelly’s fiancé Sid Wilson, walked the Grammy Awards purple carpet earlier than the ceremony. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the “Dreamer” singer’s family members stated in an announcement to The Post on the time.
“He was his family and surrounded by love,” they added. “We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
The former Black Sabbath frontman was laid to relaxation in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 31.
Tens of hundreds of followers visited the Black Sabbath bridge and bench on Broad Street to go away tributes, flowers and letters for the late heavy metallic pioneer.
The digital camera panned to Ozzy’s family during the emotional tribute to the late Prince of Darkness. CBS
Sharon and Kelly Osbourne have been pictured chatting it up with Lady Gaga during the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night time. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Two weeks earlier than his loss of life, Ozzy carried out one closing present with Black Sabbath during the band’s “Back to the Beginning” farewell live performance in Birmingham.
“You know, it’s just such a beautiful thing that his peers are showing their love and respect for his work tonight, and it’s going to be an emotional experience for us,” Kelly stated on the Grammys 2026 purple carpet earlier than the ceremony, per People.
“My father was one of the greatest men to ever live [on] the planet,” she added. “And to show I don’t have enough gratitude to the Grammys for what they’re doing tonight. You know, it’s a really beautiful thing.”
