Kelly Osbourne Reflects on the Loss of Her Father Ozzy

On Thursday, Kelly Osbourne expressed her grief over her father, Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. She shared on her Instagram story, “I think I’m very sad. I lost my best friend I’ve had.”

Lisa Stelly, Jack Osbourne’s ex-wife, also honored the late rocker, who died on July 22nd at the age of 76, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Stelly shared cherished images of Ozzy with her children, writing, “The world has become Ozzy. I’ve got my daddy,” adding, “Saying goodbye hurts, but what a gift to have him. We’ll never stop missing him.”

Stelly concluded her tribute with “Love You, Papa” on her Instagram story, emphasizing the emotional ties they shared.

Ozzy had three children from his first marriage and three with his wife, Sharon. Jack recently hinted at Ozzy’s reluctance to engage in certain family duties, joking about his father’s traditional views, “He’s in that age where men don’t touch diapers.”

Reflecting on Ozzy’s final moments, sources revealed he spent his last days in England, surrounded by family. He felt a sense of peace, encapsulated by the music and memories he cherished. Two weeks prior, he had reunited with Black Sabbath, marking an electrifying send-off alongside his bandmates for the first time in two decades.

Ozzy’s sisters also shared their sentiments, recalling their last encounter before his final concert. Jean Powell remarked, “He was frail, but it still came as a shock. He was grateful that he had passed away in England,” reminiscing about their conversations that predated his farewell performance.

In a poignant statement after his death, the Osbourne family conveyed their profound sadness, saying, “Our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning, surrounded by love with his family.”