Kelly Osbourne Fulfills Ozzy’s Final Wish in the Most Heartbreaking Way — Performs “Papa Don’t Preach” at His Funeral as Sharon Weeps Beside the Coffin
In an emotional farewell, Kelly Osbourne honored her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, by performing at his private funeral in London’s Royal Albert Hall. She stood beside his velvet-draped coffin to sing a rewritten version of “Papa Don’t Preach.”
Ozzy’s final request had been for his daughter to sing him home, a wish she fulfilled. The audience, which included music legends like Elton John and Paul McCartney, fell silent as the piano introduction began.
Kelly’s voice, both shaky and strong, transformed the once-rebellious anthem into a tender ballad. The lyrics, co-written with her mother Sharon, spoke of love, regret, and forgiveness between a father and daughter.
As the final chorus faded, Kelly knelt and touched her father’s coffin. The moving tribute brought many attendees, including Elton John and James Hetfield, to tears.
Sharon Osbourne whispered with pride, “He’d be so proud.” An observer noted it was not a performance, but a heartfelt goodbye conveyed through music.
The revised lyrics included personal lines such as, “Papa, I’m still your girl,” culminating in a closing verse that stirred audible sobs throughout the hall.
Though Ozzy lived as a rock legend, this final chapter highlighted the tenderness behind his public persona. His family’s tribute reminded the world that the loudest legacy in rock and roll is, ultimately, love.
