“PEOPLE ARE SAYING THINGS HE NEVER SAID.”

The Osbournes broke their silence, and the frustration in their voices is unmistakable. While they’re mourning, others are busy inventing final conversations with Ozzy, claiming backstage moments that never happened, even pushing fake messages from beyond. The family knows who actually saw him that night in Birmingham, which makes the imposters stand out even more.

Then come the fans who crossed a line. Odd packages. Personal items no one should send a grieving family. Each story lands with the same uneasy weight.

Through it all, you’re reminded why people felt such a pull toward Ozzy. His warmth. His ease with strangers. That rare spark that made the world feel a little lighter.

The Osbourne family has spoken out about people taking advantage of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. On the Osbournes Podcast, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly reflected on the personal impact of losing their husband and father, while also addressing how others have tried to profit from his death.

They discussed instances ranging from individuals selling unofficial merchandise to con artists claiming to have contacted Ozzy after his death, and even artists fabricating encounters with him at his final Birmingham concert in July. Sharon noted, “Yeah, you’ve got all the merch people that come out doing this stuff that’s all unofficial and whatever,” while Kelly highlighted cases of people falsely claiming to have had personal interactions with their father:

“People claiming that dad said things to them that he never said.”

Sharon added that the family knows exactly who Ozzy spoke to, saying, “‘Everybody gets on the bandwagon. ‘He said to me this at the last show…’ I know the people he spoke to because they had to come into the dressing room to see him. So we know who he spoke to.’” Kelly explained, “There’s been a couple people, and I don’t know if we wanna name names, that have said that dad said certain things to them at the last show that we know he never said. And we’ve had quite a few nutters coming out of the woodwork saying that they’re speaking to dad from the grave. It really bothers me. I think it’s severely inappropriate.”

Bizarre Claims and Fan Obsessions

The conversation also touched on unusual fan behavior. Sharon recalled a woman who sent the family her toenails, blood, and hair, convinced she might be Ozzy’s long-lost child: “We had one lady send us her toenails!” Kelly clarified, “It was a toenail, some blood, hair, because she’s absolutely convinced that she’s dad’s child.” Jack joked, “Do we need to do a DNA test? Oh this is so exciting. We have a new sibling!”

Sharon reflected on the nature of internet fandom, saying, “It’s like anything. You gotta realise: you go on the internet, there’s always a group of people, the fanatics, the nutters, they’ll always come out. That’s life, unfortunately, you just move on.” Jack added, “I think part of that, though, is just how deeply affected by dad’s passing people are. I’ve seen messages where people are like, ‘I never thought I would feel this way about someone I didn’t know dying.’ I think people are genuinely feeling this void and they’re just like, ‘Holy shit, this guy’s gone.’”

Remembering Ozzy’s Enduring Impact

Sharon compared Ozzy to the late Robin Williams, describing both as magnetic and approachable figures who could connect with anyone:

“It’s very much like Robin Williams, because people adored him. You didn’t have to like his movies or whatever, he was one of these people you just warmed to. And your dad was the same. And Robin was very much like your dad where he didn’t care who you were. Didn’t care! He’d come talk to you, give you a hug, just a great guy with no pretences, genuine. And dad was one of those charismatic people that people were just drawn to.”

Ozzy passed away less than three weeks after his final Black Sabbath show at the Back To The Beginning concert in July, triggering an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow musicians, actors, and public figures worldwide. Beyond the shock and mourning, the family highlighted the way Ozzy’s presence shaped people’s lives—not just as a rock icon, but as someone who brought joy, humor, and a sense of authenticity.

Reflecting on how he wanted to be remembered, Ozzy once said, “How would I like to be remembered? As a guy that tried to make people have fun with their lives.” But his legacy extends beyond entertainment: it lies in the connections he made, the inspiration he gave to fans and fellow artists alike, and the reminder that even amidst chaos and fame, a genuine, kind-hearted presence can leave a lasting mark on the world. Ozzy wasn’t just a performer; he was a shared experience, a personality that touched lives in ways both profound and enduring.