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'I will not be ok for a while' Kelly Osbourne says in poignant statement after dad Ozzy's death

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Kelly Osbourne is right in the thick of her grief, having lost her beloved dad Ozzy just weeks ago on July 22.

The 40-year-old has been grieving privately with her mum Sharon and siblings, and previously told fans: 'I feel unhappy I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had.'

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It's been nearly one week since the Osbourne clan bid a final farewell to the Black Sabbath rocker in a Birmingham funeral, and Kelly has now spoken of how she won't 'be ok for a while'.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 05:  Musician Kelly Osbourne, musician Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne arrive at Spike TV's 4th Annual "Guys Choice Awards" held at Sony Studios on June 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Kelly Osbourne with her parents Ozzy and Sharon. Pic: Christopher Polk/Getty Images

In a poignant message, Kelly told fans: 'I've sat down to write this a hundred times and still don't know if the words will ever feel like enough.. but from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

'The love, support, and beautiful messages I've received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain.'

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 12:  Kelly Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne arrive at the 2014 MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jerod Harris/WireImage)
Kelly Osbourne with her dad Ozzy. Pic: Jerod Harris/WireImage

'Grief is a strange thing-it sneaks up on you in waves - I will not be ok for a while - but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference.

'I'm holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind,' she continued, before thanking fans for 'being there' for her family.

Pic: Kelly Osbourne/Instagram
Pic: Kelly Osbourne/Instagram

Ozzy's passing has cut the entire Osbourne family deep, but particularly Kelly, his youngest daughter and the apple of his age.

Prior to his passing, the Black Sabbath frontman told Rolling Stone: 'If I've got a favourite kid, it's Kelly' and asked how his other children might feel about that he replied: 'Oh they know it! Me, and Kelly, we're like two peas in a pod!'

Jack Osbourne, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne at the funeral of Ozzy Osbourne. Pic: PA

At his funeral on July 30, Kelly honoured her beloved dad in the most moving way: by wearing his trademark purple sunglasses, and carrying on the rocker's legacy.

The accessory also acted as a shield for Kelly, who hid her bloodshot, teary eyes from onlookers as she joined her devastated mum Sharon, sister Aimee, and brother Jack en route to the service.

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