Kelly Osbourne has expressed profound sorrow following the death of her father, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday at the age of 76. Known as the "Prince of Darkness" and a pioneer of heavy metal music, Ozzy's passing follows closely behind a farewell concert he performed with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, where the event took on a special significance for Kelly, who got engaged to her long-term partner, Sid Wilson of Slipknot, backstage.
The concert, attended by family and several rock icons such as Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones and members of Metallica and Guns N' Roses, marked what would be Ozzy's last performance. The Osbourne family released a heartfelt statement sharing their grief over Ozzy's passing, stating, "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." While the family did not disclose an exact cause of death, Ozzy had faced numerous health challenges, including a Parkinson's diagnosis in 2019.
In her first remarks since her father's passing, Kelly shared the opening lines of their 2003 duet "Changes," which topped the UK charts, along with a poignant broken heart emoji. The father-daughter duo had a close-knit relationship, famously showcased on their reality TV series, "The Osbournes," which aired from 2002 to 2005 and highlighted their often comical family life.
As tributes continue to pour in from the music community, the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne remains immortalized in the hearts of many fans and family members alike.
