Kelly Osbourne’s heartbreaking final tribute to dad shortly before death
As the world mourns the loss of the Prince of Darkness, let's take a look back at Kelly Osbourne's touching tribute to her dad days before his death
The Osbourne family were left utterly heartbroken after rock legend and father Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76, just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath in the heart of Birmingham. On Saturday, July 5, less than three weeks before his death, Ozzy officially ended his Prince of Darkness reign as he gave one last stellar performance. The band took to the stage at Villa Park, Birmingham in of the most epic farewell shows in music history.
After the incredible show, the Osbourne family were treated to a sweet surprise as Kelly’s long-term partner Sid Wilson popped the question in front of her parents Ozzy and Sharon. After the celebratory event, the bride-to-be took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to her rocker dad online.
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Sharing a series of snaps from the star-studded gig, she wrote: “To say that yesterday was magic was an understand! I can’t even write this without tears streaming down my face!
“Thank you to everyone who came to support my dad. Thank you to the fans who without we are nothing! My dad got his moment in the sun! He was able to say thank you and goodbye in the most beautiful way!”
Moments later, she shared a clip of the moment the Slipknot star got down on one knee, which she simply captioned: “Oh, and this happened yesterday”. In the heartwarming clip, Sharon was heard saying: “We’ve got to be quiet, hold on” as she shushed the crew backstage at the show.
Kelly’s now fiancé was then heard saying: “Kelly, you know, I love you more than anything in the world.” However, Sid’s romantic gesture was swiftly interrupted by a playful Ozzy who shouted: “F**k off! You’re not marrying my daughter”.
Clearly familiar with Ozzy’s cheeky banter, Sid chuckled as he continues to ask her the all-important question. He continued: “Nothing would make me happier than spending the rest of my life with you.
“So, in front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly, will you marry me?” Kelly then turned around with shock painted across her face before she held her hands up to her face, simply nodding yes.
The video then saw Sid showing the sparking rock to Ozzy before one of Kelly’s friends screamed “about time” as they joked about the bandmate not proposing sooner. Kelly and Sid then shared a loving embrace before sharing a kiss while their loved ones cheered in the background.
Ozzy was determined to get back on stage for one final time, despite his ill health. In an emotional moment on stage at Back To The Beginning, Osbourne gushed to a crowd of screaming fans: "I don't know what to say, man. I've been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart."
