A Song for Ozzy: Sharon and Kelly Osbourne’s Heartbreaking Tribute Leaves Chapel in Tears

LONDON — In a moment that felt suspended in time, the chapel fell silent. Not from reverence alone, but from the crushing weight of grief and love, tightly woven together in a final farewell. At the center of it all stood Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, hands clasped, faces trembling under the soft glow of a white spotlight. And then — together — they sang.

It was the funeral of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, held Friday at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, a venue chosen for its classical elegance and intimacy. Though famous for his wild antics and larger-than-life stage presence, the ceremony was stripped of theatrics. Instead, it was filled with raw emotion, quiet reverence, and one final performance that no one will ever forget.

The song was “Changes,” the 1972 Black Sabbath ballad that Ozzy once re-recorded as a duet with his daughter Kelly — a rare moment of tenderness in a career built on metal riffs and madness. It was Ozzy’s favorite song, his family confirmed, and it became the emotional climax of the funeral.

“We Sing It For Him”

Attendees watched with tearful silence as Sharon Osbourne rose from the front pew and took Kelly by the hand. The two women walked slowly to the chapel’s small stage, positioned just beside Ozzy’s flower-adorned casket, where white lilies and a single black rose lay atop the polished wood.

Sharon paused, steadying herself. The silence was total.

“This was his favorite song,” she said, her voice shaking. “And tonight, we sing it for him.”

The first note rang out — soft piano chords echoing through the arched ceiling — and Kelly began the opening lines in a fragile, quivering tone. Halfway through the second verse, emotion overcame her. Witnesses say Kelly broke down, her knees buckling, tears streaming as she struggled to continue. Sharon immediately wrapped an arm around her daughter, drawing her close. Without missing a beat, Sharon joined in, their voices blending in imperfect harmony — a mother and daughter clinging to each other for strength.

When they reached the final line, “I’m going through changes,” there wasn’t a dry eye in the chapel.

An Icon Remembered

Ozzy Osbourne passed away earlier this month at age 76 following a long and public battle with Parkinson’s disease and other complications. Known worldwide as the “Prince of Darkness,” the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath defied expectations — and medical odds — for decades.

“He wasn’t supposed to live past 30,” joked fellow musician and longtime friend Tony Iommi during his eulogy. “But somehow, he gave us five more decades of madness, music, and magic.”

The service was attended by a mix of rock royalty and close family, including members of Black Sabbath, Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Slash. However, the guest list remained relatively intimate by design.

“He didn’t want a circus,” said Sharon Osbourne in a statement released afterward. “He wanted love, laughter, and music — and we gave him all three.”

Private Pain, Public Farewell

The funeral, while deeply private, was also streamed to a limited audience of longtime fans through a secured channel. Messages of condolence flooded in from across the globe.

One fan wrote:

“He gave us the soundtrack to our rebellion. But tonight, he gave us something even more powerful — a reminder of love.”

Another said:

“Watching Kelly break down while singing to her father… it was the most human, heartbreaking thing I’ve ever seen.”

The tribute wasn’t only about grief — it was about legacy, resilience, and the complicated but fierce love that defined the Osbourne family. From reality TV to rehab stints, from Grammy stages to hospital rooms, they lived their lives in front of the world. But for a few minutes on Friday, it was just them. Just family. Just music.

Final Goodbye

As the service concluded, Sharon and Kelly pressed their hands to Ozzy’s casket. No words — just a whisper: “We love you, Dad.”

The casket was then carried out as “Goodbye to Romance” played softly in the background — another of Ozzy’s classics, this time unrehearsed, this time final.

Outside the chapel, a crowd of fans held candles, sang “Crazy Train,” and tossed black roses onto the path as the hearse rolled by.

Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy was never neat. It was chaotic, defiant, and unforgettable — just like the man himself. But in the end, it wasn’t a scream or a guitar solo that defined his final moment.

It was a song.
It was a daughter’s voice breaking in grief.
It was a wife holding them both together.
It was love.