Kelly Osbourne shows off Ozzy's fittingly edgy floral arrangement tribute
'The Osbournes' alum on Friday shared a snap of dark magenta flowers spelling out 'OZZY F—ING OSBOURNE,' as they lined the bank of a lake near their family home in England.
The Prince of Darkness — who died last week at age 76 after longstanding health battles, including Parkinson's disease — was laid to rest earlier this week in his native Birmingham, where thousands packed the streets to honor the singular artist.
Fans cried out the Black Sabbath star's name as Kelly and her brother, Jack, escorted their mother Sharon to lay flowers atop the many bouquets from his admirers.
Emotional as the family was during the widely watched funeral procession, an insider previously told People that 'Ozzy would never want a mope-fest,' adding his loved ones were planning a 'small, private funeral.'
Just weeks prior to his death, the Grammy winner played his farewell concert and Black Sabbath reunion show in his hometown, where he performed from a chair because he was physically unable to stand.
Along with Sharon, Kelly and Jack, Osbourne is also survived by his and Sharon's oldest daughter, Aimee, as well as Louis and Jessica from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, whose son Elliot he also adopted.
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