Kelly Osbourne Remembers Ozzy, Nods to Iowa Bat Incident
Kelly Osbourne is opening up about navigating the worst year of her life, honoring her late father Ozzy Osbourne this Father's Day, and remembering the rock legend's infamous 1982 Des Moines concert with a bold fashion statement.
How is Kelly Osbourne Honoring Her Father This Father's Day?
The first Father's Day without the Black Sabbath frontman will be a quiet, family-focused occasion. Ozzy Osbourne passed away in July 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a massive legacy in the music world and a void in his family's life.
Kelly, 41, told the Mirror that she and her brother Louis are planning a private tribute.
My brother Louis and I are getting together on Sunday to do something special to honor him.She shared the update while attending the Mind x The Ricky Hatton Foundation charity auction in London on Thursday.
As the one-year anniversary of the heavy metal icon's death approaches, Kelly admits the grieving process has been brutal.
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 About the Nod to the Infamous Iowa Bat Incident?
Iowans remember well when the Prince of Darkness bit the head off a bat during a live performance in Des Moines back in 1982. It became one of the most legendary moments in rock history, forever linking Ozzy to the Hawkeye State.
Kelly recently paid a touching homage to that exact moment. She appeared at the Ascot races sporting a bold, bat-inspired fascinator.
It's just one of my ways of remembering him. But he's with me, every day.
How is She Prioritizing Family and Her Son Sidney?
Alongside losing her father, Kelly has been navigating an unexpected separation from her fiancé, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson. The split happened in March, just seven months after Wilson proposed at Ozzy's farewell concert in Birmingham.
Despite the personal turmoil, Kelly is keeping her focus on her three-year-old son, Sidney. She emphasized that her recent decisions were made to ensure a stable future for her child.
I feel like I've made some decisions recently that put me in the right direction, especially for me and my baby. And Sydney's just thriving. He just brings me so much joy. He keeps me going.
On Father's Day, young Sidney will spend time with his father.
He'll be with his dad on Father's Day, so he'll do what they do.
Standing Strong Against Vicious Online Attacks
The past year also brought cruel online abuse. Social media users targeted Kelly's noticeably slimmer frame, escalating the attacks after a joint appearance with her mother, Sharon, at the BRIT Awards in February. Some compared her to a