Kelly Osbourne Honors Ozzy on Father's Day, Recalls Iowa Bat Incident
Kelly Osbourne is preparing to honor her late father, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, on her first Father's Day since his passing. The reality star and singer says she and her brother Louis have special plans for Sunday. Ozzy, the iconic Black Sabbath frontman, died in July 2025 at age 76. He also shares a lasting, if infamous, connection to Iowa, where he bit the head off a bat during a live performance in Des Moines back in 1982.
How Will Kelly Osbourne Honor Ozzy on Father's Day?
In an interview with the Mirror at the Mind x The Ricky Hatton Foundation charity auction in London on Thursday, Kelly shared her plans for the difficult day.
My brother Louis and I are getting together on Sunday to do something special to honour him.
The 41 year old, who rose to fame alongside her family on the reality series The Osbournes, has faced a grueling year. She lost her father and also separated from her fiancé, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson, in March. The couple shares a three year old son named Sidney.
Despite the hardships, Kelly says she is slowly finding her footing.
I do feel I'm getting a little better, day by day. But it's been the worst year of my life, without question. I'll never be the same.
What Does the Iowa Bat Incident Mean for Ozzy's Legacy?
Ozzy Osbourne's name is permanently linked to Iowa music history. During a solo concert at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines on January 20, 1982, a fan threw a bat onto the stage. Ozzy, who claimed he believed it was a rubber toy, bit its head off. The moment became one of rock's most notorious legends and cemented his