Remembering a Standout Ozzy Moment: Kelly Osbourne Recalls Amid Dad's Passing
Ozzy Osbourne's Family Confirms Passing, Kelly Shares Heartfelt Video
Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, known for his contributions to music with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a statement, asking for privacy at this difficult time.
Kelly Osbourne, one of Ozzy's children, broke her silence regarding her father's death days later. She shared a video clip on Instagram Story, expressing her sadness and grief. In the video, Kelly serenaded her father with George Ezra's "Paradise" and danced together with him during a road trip, featured on her father's A&E show Jack & Ozzy's World Detour. Kelly also told her father "I love you" in the heartfelt video.
Ozzy's family's statement mentioned that he was surrounded by love at the time of his passing. The statement also revealed that Ozzy had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2020, a condition that had made life terribly challenging for him and his family.
In response to a fan who accused Kelly of not understanding Parkinson's disease due to her previous denial that Ozzy was "actively dying," Kelly defended herself in an Instagram post. She stated that she understands how Parkinson's disease works and that the fan's message was rude.
Ozzy gave his final performance with Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning festival in Birmingham, England, on July 5, 2022. The event, which attracted more than 45,000 people in person and another 5.8 million online, raised $190 million. Funds were distributed equally to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice, and Cure Parkinson's - an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Ozzy underwent neck surgery due to a bad fall, which affected his nerves. The organization to which donations were collected during the final concert has not been found in the available search results.
Kelly's Instagram post was not the first time she expressed her love for her father. On July 24, she shared on Instagram Story that she lost her best friend.
The music industry and fans mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, a legendary figure in rock music. His impact on the genre will continue to be felt for generations to come.
