'The Poor Guy Isn't Even Cold Yet': Ozzy Osbourne's Memorabilia Hits the Market, Fans Outraged

Just a day after his death, the legacy of the heavy metal icon is already up for auction, and netizens are divided on it.

Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at age 76, and shortly after, an auction was announced featuring his iconic clothing and signed memorabilia. Set to run through August 8, the sale has sparked heated reactions from fans, many of whom believe the timing is both disrespectful and opportunistic.

One of the most interesting items in the collection featured by the Gotta Have Rock and Roll Auction House is an Audrey Carter custom-designed black jacket with tails that Osbourne wore during the "Retirement [Expletive]" tour. It's also signed by him and is currently estimated at $20,000.

Bidders can also find a black mesh coat, made by Lena Hermansson and worn by the rock star during a 2011 concert. Allegedly, Ozzy Osbourne needed the mesh material because he would always sweat on stage. It's expected to sell for approximately $10,000.

Meanwhile, many music fans may be more interested in the signed copy of "Blizzard of Ozz," which the auction house expects to sell for $5,000.

Unfortunately, the timing of this auction has led to backlash from netizens. One Facebook commenter wrote, "The poor guy isn't even cold yet and the vultures are out 🤷‍♂️."

Another added, "Gotta pay off his debts even after death to relieve stress to Sharon." One person commented, "Oh I knew this was coming. Geez. The vultures cant [sic] even wait till he's buried."

A netizen noted, "They just couldn't wait." Another echoed, "No one can't wait to make a buck," while a second remarked, "That's terrible u would think they would want to keep thing from their father [sic]."

Additional reactions included one person who commented, "Already exploiting 🤦🏻," while another wrote, "Geesh, Can't even wait for a certain amount of time to go by [sic]! 😢" One more suggested, "Maybe this is what he wanted."

However, one person offered a different perspective, "I do believe, that the charity was set up, long before he died [sic]. I did hear something about that. So all the money is going to charity."

And in a longer reflection, another reminded, "Anybody forgetting this happened to several other artists aswell? People getting mad at Sharon. But who says that she's behind it? Who says all these items were still in their posession. Who says it wasn't Ozzy that wanted to have these items auctioned off for charity after his passing. People are so eager to point fingers [sic]."

This last commenter may be correct, as the practice of auctioning off celebrity memorabilia is neither new nor unusual. The website Julien's Auctions lists several items from major stars along with the final prices they fetched.

Frank Sinatra's 1986 Jaguar Series III XJ6 was estimated to bring in around $10,000 to $20,000, but it was ultimately sold for $23,750.

Another item on the website is Elvis Presley's "TCB" necklace, a 14-carat piece that was created by the "Love Me Tender" crooner and allegedly by Priscilla Presley.

It was also reportedly made for the Memphis Mafia and said to be something the singer often gave to those loyal to him. The chain sold for $17,920 from 23 bids, falling short of its original estimate of $20,000 to $40,000.

Another item is Jimi Hendrix's Vox Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah Pedal, which was made in Italy. The guitarist used it while recording and at concerts, though it originally belonged to his vocal backup group, The Ghetto Fighters. After 14 bids, it was sold for $11,250, exceeding its original estimate of $6,000 to $8,000.