Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Pulled Right Before It Airs

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025. Naturally, this left his family, friends, and fans all over the world mourning. A documentary about his life, entitled “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home,” had been in the works for quite some time and was set for release on August 18. Sadly, this is no longer the case. 

A representative from the BBC spoke to Rolling Stone about the last-minute shelving of Osbourne’s “Coming Home” documentary. They said, “The film has moved in the schedules and we’ll confirm new tx [transmission] details in due course.”

However, the representative didn’t offer clarification about when or if the doc would air on the network. There was also no reason given for why the sudden change happened.

The production company responsible for the documentary, Expectation, has not provided any explanation for the sudden change. The outlet also reached out to the Osbourne family, but has not received a statement on the matter.

‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ Has Been In the Works for Years

Production began on “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home” three years ago, according to Planet Rock Radio. The official description of the documentary reads, “Filmed over three years, it captures the extraordinary roller-coaster of their lives as Sharon and Ozzy attempt to complete their long-held dream of moving back to the UK, Ozzy heroically battles to get fit enough to perform, and the family deals with the dramatic consequences of his ill-health.”

It then says, “The film is full of love, laughter, and tears, and the kind of unforgettable family moments that we’ve come to expect from the Osbournes. It’s a remarkably candid and uplifting tribute to one of the world’s true icons, and documents the first family of rock as they are forced to accept that, as Kelly says in the film, ‘Iron Man wasn’t really made of iron.'”

Naturally, the BBC was excited about filming and airing the documentary about Osbourne and his family. Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning for documentaries, initially released a statement. 

She said at the time, “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family. The film captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK. It features family moments, humour, reflection, and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon. We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy’s fans and viewers as they remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”

Fans are Still Mourning the Legendary Rocker

Osbourne’s funeral happened on July 30 in Birmingham, England. His celeration of life included both a public funeral procession and a private ceremony for his family and close friends. According to USA Today, his official cause of death was listed as a heart attack. Osbourne was 76 when he passed.