The death of Ozzy Osbourne was a huge shock to the entertainment industry. A year on, fans of the famous star will get a glimpse of the superstar once again. According to recent reports, an AI hologram version of Osbourne will soon be implemented, allowing audiences to meet the star in augmented reality.
Ozzy Osbourne will be resurrected via AI hologram
The BBC reported that while attending the 2026 Licensing Show in Las Vegas, Sharon Osbourne and son Jack Osbourne shared news of the AI project with the world. They have revealed that this move is being made to preserve Osbourne’s legacy.“You can ask Ozzy anything, and he’ll answer you in his own voice, and the answers will be what Ozzy would say,” Sharon said during the event, adding that the hologram will be able to use Osbourne’s real voice and personality to answer fans’ questions in real time.The hologram will not be located in just one place, as the family has plans to set it up all over the world. At the event, Sharon added: “We’re going to take him all over the world. People can talk to him, and he will talk.”The project is being developed by two tech giants, and will use the legend’s voice, image and movement to bring the AI hologram to life. His son, Jack, described the project as “terrifying” and added: “It’s amazing how detailed it is,” Jack Osbourne told the exhibition panel. “As long as we have computers, it will exist digitally as itself.”Another Forbes report read that the exact locations of the hologram have yet to be revealed, but there are other details that have been shared. One is that the program will be released in various parts of the US, as well as in the UK. Additionally, fans and network members will be able to use interactive touch screens to interact with Ozzy Osbourne.
Netizens react
As soon as the news was shared online, fans and netizens shared their reactions to the news. Many expressed disdain for the topic and referred to it as something Ozzy did not want. One person commented on him saying, “Wow! It hasn’t even been a year since Ozzy passed away and they’re already trying to market and capitalize on his memory.”Another person shared: “It’s only been a year, why are they doing this?” Another social media user posted “Sharon Osbourne is still taking money from Ozzy. Even after his death. Shameful and disgusting but on par with how Sharon thinks and has done for the last 25 years.”The famous singer and songwriter passed away a year ago, on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.