Kelly Osbourne was overcome with emotion during the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, as she watched a heartfelt tribute to her late father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The television personality, aged 41, was supported by her mother Sharon and brother Jack during the ceremony's 'In Memoriam' segment, which honoured the Black Sabbath icon who passed away from heart failure at his Buckinghamshire home in July 2025 at the age of 76.
Raw Emotion on the Red Carpet
Speaking candidly on the red carpet earlier in the evening, Kelly described the loss of her father as the 'hardest thing' she had ever experienced. 'I won't lie. I won't be one of those people that say I'm fine because I'm not. That's the hardest thing I've ever been through in my life,' she told PEOPLE. Accompanied by her fiancé Sid Wilson, with whom she shares three-year-old son Sidney, Kelly revealed how her family has grown closer through their grief. 'I have my man, and I have my gorgeous baby, and my mom and my brother and I so bonded. I didn't think we could ever get more bonded, but we did.'
Daily Rituals to Keep His Memory Alive
Kelly explained the poignant daily rituals she observes to honour her father's memory. She always lights a candle and keeps an empty seat at her table for Ozzy, and wears a special locket containing his picture. 'It's under my dress, you can't see it, but it has his picture in it, and my baby opens it every day and gives it a kiss and says hi to Papa. And every time I see the clock at 11:11, I know that's him talking to me.' She described Ozzy as 'one of the greatest men to ever live,' emphasising the profound impact of his loss on the family.
Powerful Musical Tribute
The Grammy tribute featured a powerhouse performance of Ozzy's Black Sabbath classic 'War Pigs' by Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt. As the music swelled, the Osbourne family stood in the audience, visibly moved. Kelly was visibly shaken, flanked by her mother Sharon, who dabbed at her eyes, and brother Jack, who stared ahead with a tight jaw. Their collective grief was unmistakable, reflecting the raw weight of the moment.
Kelly had anticipated the emotional impact, telling the official Grammy red carpet live stream, 'It means more than I can express into words. To see his peers and this community cherish him in such a way, and in a way that he deserves. It'll be very emotional.' Ozzy's legacy as a heavy metal trailblazer, first with Black Sabbath and later as a solo icon, was celebrated throughout the segment, which also paid tribute to other late artists including Roberta Flack and D'Angelo.
Sharon Osbourne's Tearful Moment
Sharon Osbourne also broke down in tears during the Premiere Ceremony when British rocker Yungblud won Best Rock Performance for his cover of Ozzy's hit 'Changes' at Black Sabbath's final 2025 concert in Birmingham. Taking to the mic, Yungblud, real name Dominic Richard Harrison, paid a passionate tribute to his idol. 'To grow up loving an idol, who helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also a man, is something I'm really grateful for,' he said. 'But to then get to know them and honour them at their final show and receive this [his award] is something I am struggling to comprehend, we f*****g love you Ozzy.'
A tearful Sharon watched as he continued, 'The last time I saw Ozzy Osbourne, he asked me if there was anything he could do for me, and that the "music was enough".' Yungblud concluded with, 'God bless Ozzy Osbourne and god bless f*****g rock music!'
Ozzy Osbourne's Enduring Legacy
Over six decades, Ozzy Osbourne sold more than 100 million albums and gifted the world unforgettable classics like 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train'. His decorated career included five Grammy wins—two with Black Sabbath and three as a solo artist—cementing his place as one of music's most enduring legends. The tribute at the Grammys served as a fitting homage to a man whose influence on rock and heavy metal remains immeasurable.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Grammy Awards saw other notable moments, including Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year for 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' and using his speech to dedicate the award to immigrants, while Billie Eilish took home Song of the Year for 'WILDFLOWER'. However, for the Osbourne family, the evening was primarily a poignant remembrance of a beloved father and icon, whose memory continues to inspire both personal rituals and public tributes.
