00:00Why was it important for you to be here a year after he died?
00:06Because I can't forget what Birmingham did for Ozzie.
00:15Such a huge part of my kids and me and everything and it's who my husband is.
00:25What he is, will always be.
00:30Sharon Osbourne is honoring her late husband Ozzie Osbourne with a simple message on the first anniversary of his death.
00:36The TV personality and music manager is encouraging fans to celebrate the rock icon the way he would have wanted.
00:42In a new interview with the BBC, Sharon reflected on Ozzie's life and legacy one year after his passing.
00:48She said he always wanted people to remember him by turning up his music as loud as possible and headbanging
00:54in his honor.
00:54Sharon also described her husband as genuine, funny, and always true to himself.
00:59She said that even during their biggest arguments, Ozzie could make her laugh with something completely unexpected,
01:05adding that his authenticity was one of the qualities people loved most about him.
01:08The Black Sabbath frontman died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, after years of health issues, including
01:16a Parkinson's diagnosis in 2019.
01:19His death came less than three weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell back to the beginning concert in Birmingham, England.
01:24That final performance raised money for several charities, including organizations supporting Parkinson's research and children's healthcare.
01:32Sharon said continuing that charitable work remains an important part of Ozzie's legacy, especially after efforts to find better treatments
01:38for Parkinson's continue.
01:39She was also in Birmingham this week as the city marked its first ever Ozzie Day, a free celebration honoring
01:45the hometown hero.
01:47Sharon said Ozzie loved the city, was proud to be from Birmingham, and hoped the annual event would become part
01:52of his lasting legacy.
01:54Looking back on Black Sabbath's farewell concert, Sharon said it was a beautiful experience that her family will never forget.
02:00She also reflected on the overwhelming support from fans around the world, saying the outpouring of love meant everything to
02:06them.
02:06One year after his passing, Sharon says she hopes fans will continue celebrating Ozzie the way he always wanted, by
02:12turning up the volume all the way up.
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