Kelly Osbourne has spoken out following the heartbreaking lack of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, earlier this week.
The Black Sabbath icon, affectionately referred to as The Prince of Darkness to his legion of followers, had been grappling with well being points lately. He carried out his remaining live performance simply weeks earlier than his passing.
Ozzy’s demise at 76 on Tuesday, July 22, left his spouse Sharon totally bereft, mourning not solely her husband but in addition her finest pal. Ozzy’s sisters have expressed their sorrow over their brother’s demise, remembering him as “loving and humorous”.
In an announcement, the Osbourne household, together with Ozzy’s spouse Sharon and their youngsters Kelly, Aimee, and Jack, mentioned: “It’s with extra disappointment than mere phrases can convey that now we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has handed away this morning.
“He was along with his household and surrounded by love. We ask everybody to respect our household privateness presently. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”, experiences The Mirror.
Transferring tributes have additionally come from Ozzy’s former Black Sabbath bandmates.
Two days after Ozzy’s passing, Kelly shared lyrics from the Black Sabbath tune “Modifications” on her Instagram Tales. This poignant tribute harks again to a cherished father-daughter second.
“Modifications,” a observe Ozzy Osbourne penned along with his Black Sabbath bandmates, initially graced the airwaves in 1972. Quick ahead to 2003, Ozzy and his daughter Kelly reimagined the tune as a heartfelt duet, tweaking the lyrics to echo their private connection.
The revamped tune soared to the highest of the U.Ok. charts, making them solely the second father-daughter duo to realize this feat since Frank and Nancy Sinatra’s chart-topper in 1967.
Kelly has not too long ago taken to Instagram to precise her profound grief, posting: “I really feel sad I’m so unhappy,” on Thursday, July 24. “I misplaced one of the best pal I ever had.”
Devastated admirers have been paying homage to the star at his Buckinghamshire residence, leaving bouquets and heartfelt notes on the gates. In a poignant tribute, half-finished pints and beer bottles are positioned amongst candles, as followers elevate a glass to the rock legend at Birmingham’s Black Sabbath bridge.
A confidant disclosed to Individuals journal particulars about Ozzy’s remaining days, revealing, “Ozzy’s remaining days have been spent in England, surrounded by household, music and within the place he known as residence. He was in peace.”
