Kelly Osbourne thanks fans for support since dad Ozzy’s death
‘I will not be ok for a while…’
Kelly Osbourne has posted a message to thank fans for the “love, support and beautiful messages” she has received since the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne.
Sharing a post on her Instagram stories, Kelly wrote: 'I’ve sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough… but from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
'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.'
She continued: 'Grief is a strange thing — it sneaks up on you in waves — I will not be ok for a while — but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference.
'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. – Kelly #BirminghamForever #OzzyForever.'
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Rock legend Ozzy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, died at the age of 76 on 22nd July.
Since then, there have been countless tributes paid by fellow musicians and fans alike.
Thousands have visited the Black Sabbath Bridge in Ozzy’s home city of Birmingham to lay flowers and leave gifts.
In a statement released through the city council, the Osbourne family said: “We are deeply moved by the heartfelt tributes that have been placed at the Black Sabbath Bridge and at the Black Sabbath mural on Navigation Street in recent days.
“These expressions of remembrance reflect the profound impact that Ozzy had on the city and its people, as well as fans from around the world – BIRMINGHAM FOREVER!”
Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne...
Elisa was one of the fans who got to Broad Street in Bimingham really early to see Ozzy Osbourne's cortege drive past
'Birmingham will always love you'
Ozzys hearse passes through Birmingham as part of the cortege
Thousands of fans line the streets
A huge number of tributes left for Ozzy Osbourne
Many fans who came wore Black Sabbath t-shirts