Sharon Osbourne was overcome with emotion during a moving tribute to her late husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The heartfelt segment saw multiple artists honour the Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 76.
Powerful Performances Honour Metal Icon
The In Memoriam section featured an electrifying performance by Post Malone, who collaborated with rock icons to bid farewell to the metal singer. Accompanied by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash and Duff McKagan from Guns N' Roses, and producer Andrew Watt, Malone delivered a stirring rendition of War Pigs.
The performance included dramatic pyrotechnics and an epic guitar solo from Slash and Andrew Watt, creating a truly memorable moment. Cameras captured Sharon, along with her children Kelly and Jack, visibly emotional as they watched from the audience, with Ozzy's image displayed on the big screen.
Fans Praise 'Electric' Tribute
Viewers and fans online quickly praised the performance, describing it as 'electric' and 'nicely done'. One fan on social media platform X commented: 'What a tribute', capturing the sentiment of many watching the emotional segment.
Post Malone had previously collaborated with Ozzy Osbourne on the song Take What You Want, which marked the late singer's first US Top 10 hit in over three decades. This connection added deeper significance to his participation in the tribute.
Yungblud's Heartfelt Homage
Another significant tribute came from Yungblud, who honoured his idol during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony. The singer, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison, won the award for best rock performance for his cover of Changes at Black Sabbath's final show at Villa Park.
Walking on stage with the Osbourne family, Yungblud delivered an emotional speech: 'To grow up loving an idol, who helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also a man, is something I'm really grateful for.'
He continued: 'But to then get to know them and honour them at their final show and receive this [his award] is something I am struggling to comprehend, we f*****g love you Ozzy.'
Family United in Grief
The entire Osbourne family presented a united front at the awards ceremony, with rarely-seen eldest daughter Aimee, 42, also in attendance. The family coordinated their outfits in black as a sign of respect for Ozzy, with Aimee sitting alongside her mother, brother Jack, and her rumoured boyfriend Wes Leavins.
Sharon Osbourne, 73, appeared both cheering and tearful throughout the evening, particularly during Yungblud's tribute where she hugged both the singer and Nuno Bettencourt as they celebrated the award win.
Sharon's Recent Revelations
In December 2025, Sharon gave her first interview since her husband's passing, appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She revealed intimate details about Ozzy's final moments, sharing that they both knew 'he was ready'.
She recounted: 'He was up and down to the bathroom all night, and it was like 4.30 and he said, "Wake up". I said, "I'm already bloody awake, you've woken me up". And he said, "Kiss me". And then he said, "Hug me tight".'
Sharon expressed lingering thoughts about those final moments: 'I can't help wondering if I should have, could I have? If only I'd have told him I loved him more. If only I'd have held him tighter.'
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack on July 22, 2025, just seventeen days after his final performance with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham. The Grammys tribute served as a powerful celebration of his enduring legacy in rock music.
