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Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About 'Hardest Year' Of Her Life Amid Concerns For Her Drastic Weight Loss Following The Death Of Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Wasn't Well'

August 31, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Kelly Osbourne is thoroughly addressing the drastic changes in her appearance, which she’s confirmed stemmed from the death of her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.

The former reality star recently sat down for a new magazine interview, where she reflected on the last year, which she referred to as the ‘hardest’ year of her life, primarily due to the loss of her dad. She also made rare comments about the health concerns she’s sparked due to her dramatic weight loss, and revealed what caused her transformation to be taken to a scarier level. Read more about what she had to say during her new interview.

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Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About The 'Hardest' Year Of Her Life

It's no secret that there have been several celebrity deaths that have stunned the entertainment industry this year, including the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne.

 

Aside from his incredible achievements in the music industry and his one-of-a-kind personality, the Black Sabbath musician was also well known for being a family man. He and his wife, Sharon, had always been especially close to their children, including the former View co-host, Kelly. Since his death was revealed to the public, she's openly expressed how hurt she was, but this week, she sat down for an interview with Hello! to give an update and reflect even more.

 

"It's been the hardest year of my life," she told the publication. "I'll never be the person I was before my father died …a part of me died, too."

Fans React To Kelly's Appearance And Express Concern Over Her Weight Loss

The latest appearance comes as the mom-of-one continues to face intense public scrutiny over her dramatic weight loss.

 

She has previously admitted to losing around 85 pounds over the last decade after receiving a gastric sleeve procedure. However, things really began to take a turn when her dad, whom she was famously close to, passed away last July. In a recent interview, she admitted that she was struggling while grieving her dad,  In a recent interview, stating that she "wasn't well" during that period but is now getting better via professional help.

 

Still, social media users continue to worry about her, sharing concerned messages under pictures of Kelly at her recent party.

 

"I hope you're healthy, Kelly," commented a fan on Instagram. "This is a bit scary."

 

One fan wrote that her weight loss was "so sad," as another added that she was "looking ghostly."

 

"I love her, but she's not looking healthy," a fan wrote.

 

"What is happening to her?" a user asked. "Get better."

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.