“I Lost the Closest Friend I Ever Knew”: Kelly Osbourne Speaks Out After the Death of Her Father Ozzy

Kelly Osbourne has penned a deeply moving tribute after the loss of her father, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, describing him as her “best friend.” The iconic Black Sabbath singer passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, only a few weeks after an emotional final concert in his hometown of Birmingham.

That farewell show at Villa Park was an extraordinary occasion for the Osbourne family. Ozzy, surrounded by his wife Sharon, his children, and close friends, took to the stage for the last time, joined by his original Black Sabbath bandmates. The audience included rock icons like Ronnie Wood, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute. Few knew that this would be Ozzy’s final appearance before a live crowd.

For Kelly Osbourne, that evening meant even more. Backstage, she got engaged to her longtime partner Sid Wilson of Slipknot, turning the event into a celebration not only of her father’s legacy but also of love and family—an occasion that now feels even more bittersweet after Ozzy’s passing.

On Instagram, Kelly let her heartbreak show through the lyrics of their 2003 father-daughter duet of Black Sabbath’s “Changes,” posting:
“I feel unhappy, I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had.”
She paired her words with a broken heart emoji, offering a silent but powerful glimpse into her grief.

Kelly and her father shared a famously tight bond, which the world witnessed firsthand during MTV’s The Osbournes reality series from 2002 to 2005. Fans loved seeing Ozzy’s softer, sometimes comical side, and their close relationship later continued in a family podcast alongside Sharon and Jack, inviting listeners into their everyday lives once again.

In a statement to the public, the Osbourne family wrote:
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

While no official cause of death was made public, Ozzy’s long-running health battles were well-known. He had struggled with Parkinson’s disease since 2019 and had dealt with the lingering effects of previous injuries, making his final years especially challenging.

Ozzy’s passing closes a monumental chapter in rock history, but his voice, music, and deep bond with his family—especially his daughter Kelly—will continue to resonate for generations.