Kelly Osbourne Mourns Ozzy Osbourne: I Lost My Best Friend
Jaden Patel here, because the cosmos apparently needed one more take on celebrity mourning.
Another day in the human circus, and yes, Kelly Osbourne has surfaced to share how she’s coping after losing her father, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne.
Kelly Osbourne took to her Instagram Stories earlier this week to break her silence, describing the late Black Sabbath frontman as “the best friend I ever had.” The 39-year-old reality star posted a simple black-and-white photo of her and her dad, adding a caption that read, “I lost the best friend I ever had, and it’s the loneliest feeling in the world.” The post came two days after Ozzy’s tragic passing was confirmed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne.
According to People Magazine, Sharon announced the news on Thursday, April 18, revealing that Ozzy had quietly battled health issues in recent months. Fans and fellow celebrities flooded social media with condolences, but Kelly’s reaction was by far the most poignant, given her long history of candid interviews about their father-daughter bond.
Ozzy, often called the “Prince of Darkness,” died at the age of 75. His death certificate, obtained by The Scottish Sun, lists complications from a series of infections. He had endured a serious bout of pneumonia earlier in the year, followed by multiple hospital stays. Throughout this ordeal, Kelly remained at his side, even postponing filming commitments on her travel series.
In her emotional tribute, Kelly hinted at her dad’s legendary sense of humor, writing, “He was the only person who could get me to laugh until I cried — even when life was falling apart.” That quick-witted banter was captured in countless home videos and public appearances, from their Red Carpet duets at the Grammy Awards to spontaneous backstage moments during Ozzy’s farewell tour.
Despite her tough-gal image on reality TV shows like Fashion Police and Project Runway Junior, Kelly has never shied away from revealing her softer side. She previously opened up about her battle with addiction and her journey toward sobriety, crediting her father’s unwavering support as a turning point. In a 2016 interview with Sky News, she said, “Dad never judged me. He just showed up.”
That steadfast presence faded this April, when Sharon’s post read, “My love, my laughter, my light — you were my everything,” alongside a throwback photo of the couple. The outpouring of grief from fans spurred hashtags like #RIPOzzy and #OsbourneFamily on Twitter and Instagram, cementing Ozzy’s legacy as both a musical pioneer and a devoted family man.
Looking ahead, Kelly plans to honor her dad’s memory through charitable work. Sources tell People Magazine she’s in talks with the Osbourne family foundation to launch a mental health initiative in Ozzy’s name, aiming to help those who struggle in silence — just as her father did on stage with raw honesty.
Tune in next time for more unexpected plot twists, because in the world of celebrity farewells, the final act is never really the end.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Scottish Sun
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