Kelly Osbourne Mourns Father Ozzy Osbourne's Passing at 76

Kelly Osbourne says she has lost her "best friend" after dad Ozzy Osbourne's death, according to BBC.

» Published: July 25 2025 at 08:33

Kelly Osbourne Mourns Father Ozzy Osbourne's Passing at 76
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Heavy metal pioneer died on Tuesday, 76 years old. His death occurred just weeks after he stood on stage with Black Sabbath during a big farewell concert in his hometown Birmingham.

For daughter Kelly, the concert was extra emotional, as she got engaged backstage with her long-time partner Sid Wilson from the band Slipknot.

In 2003, father and daughter recorded a cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes", which topped the British singles chart. In her first statement after her father's death, Kelly Osbourne published the song's opening lines on Instagram along with a broken heart emoji:

"I feel unhappy. I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had."

Father and daughter Osbourne were known for their strong relationship.

Ozzy Osbourne died surrounded by his family, who have not yet specified the cause of death. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, which was made public the following year, and also suffered from other health problems in recent years, including complications from a fall in 2019.

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