‘A True Original’: Céline Dion Shares Tribute to the Late Ozzy Osbourne

Céline Dion has paid an emotional tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

On Friday (July 25), the Canadian singer took to Facebook to honour the former Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away on July 22.

“Ozzy and I were label mates for many years — and although we came from very different musical universes, I always admired his boundless spirit and ear for melody on songs like 'Mama I’m Coming Home,’” she wrote, acknowledging Osbourne’s influence has crossed genres, beyond the heavy metal soundscape that he helped to pioneer.

Both artists were managed by Sony Music Entertainment, but on different imprints. Dion signed with Columbia Records, while Osbourne was a part of Epic Records’ roster.

In her post, Dion continued to honour the late Osbourne, calling him "a true original! Fearless, and simply larger than life…but also kind, thoughtful, and generous.”

She continued: “My heart is with his beloved wife Sharon, their children, and his millions of adoring fans from around the world.”

Dion is the latest Canadian artist to honour the Prince of Darkness. Last week, after playing a set of shows in Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, rapper Drake “poured one out” for the late rocker. On X, Guitarist and singer Randy Bachman called Osbourne "one of the original architects of Heavy Metal.” In a statement, Rush vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee said: “Ozzy and his bandmates were at the forefront of that brand of metal, and Ozzy was an intensely loved, one-of-a-kind performer."

At Rod Stewart’s Budweiser Stage concert on July 22, he turned his performance of “Forever Young” into a mournful tribute.

Osbourne’s death came 17 days after the Black Sabbath farewell concert earlier this month at Villa Park in Birmingham, which saw him perform with the group for the final time.