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Ozzy Osbourne's death highlights the inevitable decline of a certain type of cultural influence—legendary and widely impactful—reinforcing that the era of mass celebrity is waning. The new landscape favors fragmented, niche influencers who amass millions of followers but lack the cohesive impact of past icons.
Celebrating Ozzy's legacy, while acknowledging the shifting tides of fame, underscores how society's collective memory and mourning have evolved. As legacy icons fade into history, a new era of celebrity emerges—more personalized, less universally impactful, and deeply intertwined with internet culture.