A planned BBC One documentary titled "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home," chronicling the final three years of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne's life, was abruptly pulled from the network's schedules on Monday, August 18, just hours before its anticipated 9 PM airing. The film, which was replaced by "Fake or Fortune," has had its premiere postponed, with new details expected to be shared in due course, according to a BBC spokesperson.

The documentary was conceived as an intimate look into Ozzy and his wife Sharon's plans to return home to the UK after 25 years in Los Angeles, serving as a poignant bookend to their earlier reality series, "The Osbournes." Initially pitched as "Home to Roost" in 2002, the project evolved as Ozzy's health significantly deteriorated due to Parkinson's disease and a series of complex neck and spine surgeries. The film captures the family's journey, including his wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack, highlighting their deep love and acceptance of Ozzy's increasing unwellness.

Despite being in "constant pain" and requiring around-the-clock nursing care, Ozzy was fiercely determined to perform one last time for his fans. His doctors finally signed off on his ability to travel home and perform, and he reportedly took singing lessons almost daily in preparation for what he wanted to be a spectacular farewell. This resolve stemmed from his profound desire to thank the fans who had given him and Sharon an extraordinary life. Even amid his ailments, Ozzy remained sharp-witted and jovial.

Ozzy Osbourne died aged 76 on July 22, just two weeks after his ultimate farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, his home city. The concert, which The Sun described as a "show-stopping spectacular," saw an emotional Ozzy confessing to the crowd, "I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're all f***ing special. Let's go crazy, come on." He performed a five-song solo set, including "Mama, I'm Coming Home" with fans waving torches, and concluded with "Crazy Train." After a brief intermission, he rejoined Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, performing their greatest hits and ending with "Paranoid."

Ozzy's "final encore" held immense personal significance, a chance to express his gratitude to his fans. He emphasized the importance of performing in Birmingham, recalling childhood memories of watching football at Aston Villa stadium. During this momentous event, his daughter Kelly Osbourne also revealed her engagement to boyfriend Sid Wilson, a moment captured backstage at the gig. Executive producers Ben Wicks and Colin Barr described the film as an "inspiring and poignant" account of Ozzy's efforts, highlighting his mischief, honesty, and intense love for his exceptional family.

The documentary, despite being tragically unfinished due to Ozzy's passing, was meant to portray his heroic fight to get fit enough to perform. As Kelly poignantly remarked, "Iron man wasn’t really made of iron," reflecting the family’s acceptance of his declining health. The BBC expressed hopes that the film, once aired, would bring comfort and joy to his fans, allowing them to remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.