Kelly Osbourne has paid tribute to her late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, on the first anniversary of his death, saying she 'aches every single day' and misses him 'with every part of my soul.'
Emotional Instagram Tribute
Osbourne, 41, shared a lengthy and emotional message on Instagram on Wednesday, addressed to her father who died aged 76 on July 22, 2025. 'One year ago today, the world changed forever,' she wrote. 'Today, I sit here beside you in a way I never thought would be possible. I know you are still with me.'
She continued: 'I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, is the smell of your cologne and in every moment that love outweighs grief. You are all around me.'
Living Without Her Father
Osbourne described living without her father as 'the hardest thing I have ever had to endure' and said: 'Now all I have are memories. But my God, what beautiful memories they are. Even through all the madness we lived through, you somehow made every moment worthwhile.'
She recounted fond memories and added: 'I have never loved anyone or anything as deeply as uniquely as I love you. And now I carry all of that love with nowhere to place it except within me, my son, and mumma. It aches every single day, but it is also the greatest privilege of my life. To have loved someone so completely.'
Her Son Sidney
Osbourne also said she wishes her father could see 'the little man' her son Sidney is becoming, adding: 'Every single day I catch glimpses of you in him. Your smile. Your spirit. Your mannerisms. Sometimes it stops me in my tracks because it feels as though you've found a way to remind me that love never truly leaves us. Seeing you reflected in him is one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given.'
Ozzy's Legacy
The former Fashion Police star hailed the impact Ozzy had on the world, saying: 'You changed lives simply by being yourself and the beautiful timeless music you created.' She praised his background from a working-class neighbourhood in Birmingham, noting he 'never forgot what he came from.'
Osbourne continued: 'You made people believe that life could be better because of the way you lived yours. With honesty, loyalty, courage, humour, and a heart bigger than anyone realised. There will never be another you.'
Sharon Osbourne and Billy Morrison Remember Ozzy
Ozzy was also remembered by his widow Sharon, who encouraged fans to 'remember how funny he was – funny and charismatic and real' in an interview with BBC Radio West Midlands. She added: 'He was authentic. He never tried to be anything other than what he was, and he would tell you the truth about everything and that was him, you knew where you were with him.'
Billy Morrison, guitarist for Billy Idol, also paid tribute on Instagram, sharing a photo with his close friend and frequent collaborator Ozzy, writing: 'I can't believe it's been a year. I miss you mate.'
Ozzy Osbourne's Death
The music star died of a reported heart attack on July 22, 2025, after suffering a string of health issues, including multiple surgeries following a fall in February 2019 and a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Black Sabbath, formed in 1968, is widely credited with defining and popularising heavy metal. Osbourne also had a successful solo career and starred in the reality TV series The Osbournes alongside his wife Sharon and their two youngest children.
