Kelly Osbourne breaks silence after dad Ozzy’s funeral as she shares bold tribute
The world was in mourning for the last two weeks following the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, with his funeral taking place earlier this week.
Family, friends and fans gathered in Birmingham on Wednesday as the Black Sabbath star was laid to rest.
Ozzy’s devoted wife, Sharon, was visibly emotional as fans shouted ‘Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy’ during the procession through the streets in honour of the heavy metal star.
Kelly, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. Pic: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Ozzy, who played a farewell gig in the city earlier this month, passed away ‘surrounded by loved ones’ at the age of 76 last Tuesday.
Sharon could be seen hugging the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, after she arrived at the Black Sabbath bench where floral tributes were laid.
Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne view tributes to Ozzy. Pic: Leon Neal/Getty Images
Since the funeral, daughter Kelly has broken her social media silence to share a bold floral tribute to her beloved dad, which reads ‘OZZY F*****G OSBOURNE’ on the banks of the Osbourne lake.
Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 years old and did odd jobs, including factory wor,k before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands.
Ozzy Osbourne. Pic: Harry How/Getty Images
After a number of endeavours, Black Sabbath was formed (first called Earth but renamed due to a band of the same name). The band was made up of Geezer and Ozzy, along with Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.
The band released 19 albums, with Ozzy at the forefront of the heavy metal scene due to his role as lead singer.
His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness, marked him out as a controversial figure.
Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne. Pic: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Ozzy also had an illustrious solo career, releasing 13 albums, with his last, Patient Number 9, released in 2022.
The musician married twice, first to Thelma Riley, whom he met in 1971. The couple share Jessica and Louis, with Ozzy later adopting Thelma’s son from a previous relationship, Elliot.
Ozzy and Thelma divorced in 1982, with the singer going on to marry his manager, Sharon. The pair share three children — Aimee, Sharon and Jack, with the younger two going on to star in The Osbournes with their parents from 2002 to 2005.
