Key Takeaways

  • Kelly Osbourne commemorates her father Ozzy on the anniversary of his death.
  • She expresses ongoing grief and love in a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
  • Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.

Remembering Ozzy

Kelly Osbourne is feeling the weight of her father’s absence as she marks one year since Ozzy Osbourne’s death. In a heartfelt letter shared on Instagram, she reflected on the profound impact his passing has had on her life.

A Personal Tribute

“One year ago today, the world changed forever,” she wrote, expressing how she feels his presence in everyday moments. Kelly described sensing him in the quiet, the wind, and even in the music that resonates with her. She noted, “The hardest part isn’t that you’re gone. The hardest part is that I can’t touch you. I can’t hold your hand. I can’t wrap my arms around you or feel the safety that only you could give me.”

Carrying Love and Grief

In her tribute, Kelly emphasized the depth of her love for Ozzy, calling him her protector, teacher, and best friend. She reminisced about their beautiful memories together, stating that despite the chaos of life, he made every moment worthwhile. “I have never loved anyone or anything as deeply, as uniquely as I love you,” she shared. The ache of missing him is a constant in her life, but she also sees it as a privilege to have loved him so completely.

Continuing the Legacy

Kelly has been particularly reflective about her father lately. On Father’s Day, she shared similar sentiments, expressing how she still seeks him out in ordinary moments. “The ache of missing you is the price of loving you, and I would pay it forever rather than have never been your child at all!” she wrote, underscoring the enduring bond they shared.

Ozzy’s Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, after battling Parkinson’s disease. He was 76 years old. He leaves behind a legacy as a rock icon and a loving father to his children, including Kelly, Aimee, and Jack Osbourne, as well as his other children from previous relationships.