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Kelly Osbourne is reminding the world of who her dad was.
One day after her family laid Ozzy Osbourne to rest in a private funeral in his hometown of Birmingham, England, the Fashion Police alum shared a picture from the proceedings.
In her Aug. 1 Instagram Story, Kelly posted a snap of a flower-filled sign that spelled out the name “Ozzy F--king Osbourne.” The hardcore signage was set alongside a pond that sat among rolling farming hills in the English countryside.
The day before, Kelly, her mom Sharon Osbourne and siblings Jack Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne and Louis Osbourne gathered alongside musicians Zakk Wylde, Marilyn Manson and more for the Black Sabbath rocker’s private funeral.
A public procession was held in Birmingham July 30 where Ozzy’s family tearfully mourned the Prince of Darkness, of, who died July 22 at age 76. In addition to the Osbournes, many of the musician’s fans brought flowers and messages as they visited the city’s Black Sabbath bridge and bench.
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“It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral,” Birmingham mayor Zafar Iqbal told reporters. “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”
Following the news of his passing, Kelly shared her grief in a message to her Instagram Story July 24, writing, "I feel unhappy. I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had."
Beyond Ozzy’s daughter, his sister Jean Powell shared one of her final memories of her brother—born John Michael Osbourne—from Black Sabbath’s July 5 farewell show.
"It was upsetting because he could not stand up straight,” Jean told The Mirror in an interview published July 23, “but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes.”
She added that though he was “frail,” his death “still came as a shock,” and that she is "thankful he died in England.”
Read on to see how others paid tribute to Ozzy following his death.
Metallica
The heavy metal band shared a throwback photo of Ozzy Osbourne with a simple broken heart emoji as the caption.
Elton John
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend,” he wrote. “He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Questlove
“Love Live The Oz,” he wrote. “Rest In Melody.”
Jason Momoa
“Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana,” he wrote alongside a picture with Ozzy and wife Sharon Osbourne. “So grateful. RIP.”
Flavor Flav
“Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,” the rapper shared on X. “We go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.”
Bret Michaels
“One of the greatest rock legends to ever live...” the Def Leppard member wrote, noting the band would dedicate their upcoming shows to Ozzy. “And to my friend @sharonosbourne and the entire Osbourne family, sending my deepest condolences. Ozzy, may you forever rest in peace and thank you for rocking our world.”
Ice T
“RIP Ozzy,” he wrote on X. “Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.”
Paul Feig
“He was such a sweet guy and so up for having fun with his image,” the director recalled. “He was a true legend and the music world wouldn’t have been the same without him. RIP Ozzy.”
Smashing Pumpkins
Alongside a video of Sharon and Billy Corgan, the band wrote, “We [heart] you too, Ozzy.”
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
Writing on behalf of the band, lead guitarist Mike McCready detailed when he first discovered Black Sabbath in high school.
“‘War Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time,” he wrote. “It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a fan. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.”
Adam Sandler
Of his Little Nicky costar, the actor wrote, “Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did!”
Josh Brolin
“What a talent and what an impact on me,” the Goonies star wrote, “and so many others that found it him a thriving misfit with the voice of the grimy blood in our darkest vein. He was circus and theatre and love and loyalty and the everyman's talent.”
Ronnie Wood
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,” the Rolling Stones’ guitarist wrote. “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”
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