Kelly Osbourne has paid an emotional tribute to her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, following his funeral service this week.
The Context
Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76, following his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, which was diagnosed in 2019. His death came just weeks after he performed at the Black Sabbath farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5. The show marked the first time the original rock band members had reunited in 20 years.
Osbourne was laid to rest at his Buckinghamshire home on Thursday after a public procession through the streets of Birmingham the day before. It was attended by his family and thousands of fans.
What To Know
In an Instagram story, Kelly posted a photo of a massive floral display that read “OZZY F****** OSBOURNE,” placed beside the lake on the grounds of the family’s Buckinghamshire estate—now the rock legend’s final resting place.
Osbourne was laid to rest at a private service held at the 250-acre Buckinghamshire estate he and his wife, Sharon Osbourne, purchased in 1993. The intimate gathering, attended by 110 of his loved ones, included Sharon and their children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, Ozzy’s son from a previous marriage. The British newspaper The Sun said a stage was set up on the property, where friends including punk singer Yungblud paid tribute to the musician.
Guests were transported from local hotels to the estate and received black invitations adorned with a cross and the message: “In loving memory of Ozzy Osbourne.” The home was decorated with photographs of the heavy-metal icon, and each attendee was given a keepsake photo of him.
Musicians including Ozzy’s Black Sabbath bandmates, Metallica’s James Hetfield, Elton John, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Marilyn Manson, and longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde were among the mourners.
Before the private ceremony, a public farewell was held in Birmingham, where Sharon and the family walked behind Ozzy’s hearse as it paused at key landmarks from his life—including his childhood home on Lodge Road in Aston.
Crowds lined the streets chanting “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy! Oi! Oi! Oi!” as a brass band performed Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.” Sharon was seen in tears as she read a tribute, flanked by her children, each of whom laid a pink flower wrapped in black paper at a memorial that declared: “Birmingham will always love you.”
What People Are Saying
Ozzy Osbourne’s family said in a statement announcing his death: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Lord Mayor of Birmingham Zafar Iqbal said: “Ozzy was more than a music legend—he was a son of Birmingham. It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral.”
During his farewell concert on July 5, Ozzy Osbourne told over 40,000 fans: “You’ve no idea how I feel—thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
What Happens Next
Prior to his death, Ozzy Osbourne announced via social media that Black Sabbath’s farewell concert would be released in theaters as a movie in 2026.
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