Kelly Osbourne Fulfills Ozzy’s Final
A Final Request Fulfilled
At a private funeral in London’s Royal Albert Hall, Kelly Osbourne honored her father, Ozzy Osbourne, by singing beside his velvet-draped coffin.
It was his final wish that she would “sing him home.”
A Song Reimagined
Kelly performed a rewritten version of “Papa Don’t Preach,” turning the once-rebellious song into a tender farewell. Her voice was described as
“both shaky and strong,” while lyrics co-written with Sharon Osbourne reflected love, regret, and forgiveness.
A Silent Hall, Tearful Goodbye
As the piano began, the audience—including Elton John and Paul McCartney—fell silent. When Kelly knelt and touched the coffin,
many were moved to tears. Sharon whispered, “He’d be so proud.”
Legacy Beyond Rock
An observer said it was “not a performance, but a heartfelt goodbye.”
Though Ozzy was a rock legend, the tribute revealed the quiet love behind the icon.
