On the anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death from cardiac arrest in June 2025, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi shared an emotional social media tribute, expressing his enduring disbelief that his longtime friend had passed. Iommi recounted their close bond, noting they stayed in regular contact and spoke nearly every week about their lives and health, and that watching footage of Osbourne online still creates a sense of his presence. The guitarist praised fans for demonstrating extraordinary affection and respect throughout the year of mourning.

Osbourne's family extended the remembrance, with his widow Sharon emphasising his authenticity and humour, while daughter Kelly posted a personal reflection on Instagram. To honour his legacy, Birmingham marked the occasion with the inaugural Ozzy Day celebration, featuring a special performance by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at a prominent shopping district. The milestone also highlighted the poignancy of the original Black Sabbath lineup's final performance together at Villa Park, which took place just weeks before Osbourne's death.