Kelly Osbourne became tearful during her first television appearance since her father’s passing, describing the experience of losing him as devastating beyond words.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Sidwell in a pre-recorded segment broadcast on Thursday, the 41-year-old opened up about the profound impact of bereavement.
“It actually has been horrific. I’ve never ever felt anything like grief. I never realised that you could love someone so much,” she said through tears.
The Black Sabbath frontman died on July 22 at the age of 76, having lived with Parkinson’s disease since his diagnosis in 2019.
Kelly Osbourne became tearful as she talked about the loss of her father Ozzy
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Ms Osbourne spoke of her father’s determination to perform one final time before his death, stating: “He made a mark on this planet that will never be erased.”
Birmingham bestowed its most prestigious civic accolade upon the rock legend posthumously on Wednesday, which marked what would have been his 77th birthday.
Deputy Lord Mayor Ken Wood presented the Lord Mayor’s Award to Kelly and her mother Sharon, 73, during an emotional ceremony in the city.
Ms Osbourne expressed how meaningful the recognition was to her family, telling BBC Breakfast: “The fact that he has been recognised in such a way means so much to us because he loved this city, he loved Birmingham, he was a true Brummie through and through. And to be recognised, as I say, in such a way is just, it’s incredible.”
Ozzy died in July at 76
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Fans gathered at the Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street to lay flowers, where the family left a touching note reading: “We love you Daddy, Love Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack.”
The rock icon’s farewell performance at Villa Park in July drew fans from across the globe to witness Black Sabbath’s final show, held just streets away from where Ozzy grew up in Aston.
Ms Osbourne revealed her father’s touching response after leaving the stage that night: “He turned around to my mum and he said, ‘I didn’t realise people liked me that much.'”
Despite selling over 100 million records and achieving worldwide fame, the singer remained humble about his success throughout his life.
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“He was the boy from Aston the entire time. He never realised just how incredible he really was,” Kelly reflected.
She added that her father departed this world exactly as he wished: “He went out doing what he loved most in this world and what he wanted to do before he left this planet was say thank you to his fans and have one more show and boy did he give one hell of a show.”
The funeral procession through Birmingham drew tens of thousands of mourners who lined the streets as Ozzy’s coffin made its way through his beloved home city.
Kelly described the experience as unforgettable, saying: “I’ll never forget it, as long as I live. The feeling of love that we felt for my father on the day of the procession, it still blows my mind.”
Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne in 2020
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The overwhelming public response has provided solace to the grieving family during an incredibly difficult period.
“Everybody that showed up, and every letter of condolence, the outpouring of love, has helped us so much because we’re not going through this alone,” she added.
Sharon also marked her late husband’s birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing: “I will never let go of your hand until I see you on the other side.”