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Heartfelt Grammy Tribute Honors Late Ozzy Osbourne

2/2/2026

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At the 2026 Grammy Awards, a tribute honored Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 2025 at age 76.
Post Malone led Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs' performance with Slash, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Andrew Watt.
The tribute occurred during the In Memoriam segment, and Osbourne's family was visibly moved in the audience.
The tribute follows an homage at the MTV Video Music Awards and coincides with a documentary about Osbourne's health.

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Historical Context

Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 at age 42, was a transformative figure in music, blending genres and challenging racial barriers. His funeral at Graceland attracted over 80,000 fans, underscoring his lasting impact on rock and roll. Similarly, the 2026 Grammy Awards tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in 2025, reflects the music industry's ongoing reverence for its legendary artists.

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Story summary

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, a tribute honored Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 2025 at age 76.
Post Malone led Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs' performance with Slash, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Andrew Watt.
The tribute occurred during the In Memoriam segment, and Osbourne's family was visibly moved in the audience.
The tribute follows an homage at the MTV Video Music Awards and coincides with a documentary about Osbourne's health.

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