Sharon Osbourne Makes First Public Appearance Since Ozzy’s Funeral as Daughter Kelly Reveals Falconry Has “Put a Smile Back on Mum’s Face”
Grief is a journey that does not follow a straight line, and for Sharon Osbourne, the past weeks have been filled with the kind of heartbreak that comes from losing a lifelong partner. On July 22, the world lost Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, at the age of 76. For Sharon, it meant saying goodbye to the man she had loved and supported for decades. Just days later, he was laid to rest in the quiet grounds of their Buckinghamshire mansion, where family and close friends gathered to honor a life that had shaped the sound of rock and inspired generations. Since then, Sharon has understandably kept a low profile, processing her grief away from the spotlight.
But this week, she was seen for the first time since Ozzy’s funeral, accompanied by her daughter Kelly. The moment carried a weight of symbolism, a step back into the world after weeks of mourning. The two women were photographed during an outing in Cornwall, where Kelly had arranged something unusual and uplifting: a day of falconry. It was a thoughtful escape from the heaviness of loss, and according to Kelly, it did what little else had been able to do since July—it put a smile back on her mother’s face.
Kelly, now 40, shared her joy on social media after the visit to Cornwall Falconry in Bugle, near St Austell. “Today I introduced my mum to falconry and she loved it! Thank you for putting a smile on my mum’s face too!” she wrote, alongside images from their day. In the photos, Sharon looked fragile but also present, her face carrying the marks of sorrow but her eyes showing a glimmer of light. For fans who have followed the Osbourne family for years, it was both moving and reassuring to see Sharon stepping into a moment of peace.
Falconry might not be the first thing people think of when they imagine healing, but perhaps that is exactly why it worked. It is an ancient practice rooted in patience, connection with nature, and trust between human and bird. For Sharon, holding that falcon may have provided a rare pocket of stillness and focus, a reminder that life, even in its darkest hours, still offers moments of awe and beauty. For Kelly, it was a gift to her mother—a way to gently guide her toward a moment of joy at a time when joy feels impossibly far away.
The Osbourne family has long lived their lives in the public eye, from the chaos of reality television to the endless headlines surrounding Ozzy’s legendary career. Through it all, Sharon has been the steady force at the center, fiercely protective of her family and unflinchingly outspoken. To see her now, vulnerable and grieving, is a reminder that even those who have seemed larger than life are human too, and that loss humbles everyone the same way.
As fans continue to mourn Ozzy, Sharon’s quiet reappearance is a poignant symbol of resilience. It does not mean her grief has lessened, nor that the pain has subsided, but rather that healing often begins in small, unexpected ways. For Sharon, it began with a falcon perched on her arm, her daughter by her side, and the faintest of smiles breaking through after weeks of sorrow.
