Losing a father is a heartbreak that lasts forever. For Kelly Osbourne, this loss has been heartbreakingly massive. Days after Ozzy Osbourne‘s passing, Kelly took to social media with a heartfelt tribute. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, surrounded by family, as confirmed in a statement signed by his wife Sharon and four of his six children.
‘Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart’
Days after his passing, Kelly took to social media with a heartfelt tribute. “I’ve sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough,” she began. “But from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)She continued, “The love, support, and beautiful messages I’ve received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain.”
‘Grief Sneaks Up in Waves’
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)The 39-year-old TV personality acknowledged the weight of her loss.
“Grief is a strange thing—it sneaks up on you in waves,” she wrote. “I will not be OK for a while—but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference.”
She added, “I’m holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind. Thank you for being there. I love you all so much.”
Remembering Ozzy
Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and had faced a series of health challenges in recent years. He died peacefully with his loved ones by his side. His daughter concluded her tribute with the words: “#BirminghamForever #OzzyForever.”
Aree Gearhart Remembers Ozzy Osbourne as a Loving ‘Papa’ in Heartfelt Tribute
Since Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, tributes have poured in from around the world. While fans continue to celebrate his legacy as a rock icon, one deeply personal message is melting hearts online. Jack Osbourne’s wife, Aree Gearhart, is honoring Ozzy not just as a music legend, but as the beloved heart of her family.
In a moving Instagram post shared on Sunday, Aug. 3, the 34-year-old reflected on her relationship with her father-in-law, sharing a heartfelt carousel of family photos and a caption filled with warmth and gratitude.
“I’m pretty sure I have the coolest father-in-law around, and the best papa to my kids,” Aree wrote. “The world got a rockstar, but we got an ice lolly-loving, goofy, big-hearted guy who made us laugh like no other.”
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Kelly Osbourne Says She’s ‘Holding On Tight’ After Losing Her Beloved Dad Ozzy