Kelly Osbourne Reveals Candid Grief Journey After Ozzy’s Death
Kelly Osbourne shared a heartfelt Instagram Story on August 4 detailing how she’s coping less than two weeks after Ozzy Osbourne’s death. Hi, I’m Jordan Collins. Okay, I’ll explain, but try to keep up. You probably should already know the basics, but here’s the real deal on how one of rock’s most recognizable daughters is managing her sorrow—and why it might take a while for her to bounce back.
On July 22, the world said goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne at age 76. Less than two weeks later, Kelly took to Instagram to confess that “grief is a strange thing. It sneaks up on you in waves—I will not be ok for a while—but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference. I’m holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind.” If you needed proof that heartache doesn’t follow a schedule, there it is.
Kelly didn’t stop at a single line. In a follow-up Story, she admitted that she “sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough… but from the bottom of my heart, thank you.” She credited fans of Black Sabbath and her father’s decades-long career for stepping in where little words could. “Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain,” she wrote. Yes, even you with the quick scroll count—you helped.
If you caught her very first tribute after Ozzy’s passing, you know Kelly quoted “Changes,” one of Black Sabbath’s most poignant tracks. On July 24 she posted: “I feel unhappy. I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had.” This isn’t a PR stunt; it’s raw emotion set to verse.
For the public funeral procession on July 30 through Broad Street in Birmingham, Kelly suited up in wire-rimmed reflective glasses—a nod to her dad’s signature style. Accompanied by fiancé Sid Wilson, she joined brother Jack, mom Sharon, and sister Aimee in a moving tribute. Fans lined the streets with flowers, artwork, and balloons, turning the Black Sabbath Bridge bench into a makeshift shrine.
Just days before his death, family members had been fielding questions about Ozzy’s health. Despite his Parkinson’s diagnosis and limited mobility, Kelly assured followers her father was “not dying.” In a July 23 interview with The Mirror, Ozzy’s sister Jean Powell said he “could not stand up straight, but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes. He was frail, but it still came as a shock. He still had plans and things he wanted to do.” So much for underestimating the Prince of Darkness.
This journey through grief isn’t linear, and Kelly admits she’ll be “not ok for a while.” She’s leaning on family, fan memories, and her own resilience to carry her forward. What’s next? Keep an eye on Kelly’s social feeds for more personal updates—and maybe a surprise announcement honoring her dad’s legacy.
Hope that cleared things up.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, The Mirror
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