Birmingham, England – August 5, 2025 – Following the death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, his eldest daughter, Aimee Osbourne, made a rare public appearance at his funeral procession in Birmingham, England, on July 30. However, reports suggest that Aimee’s participation was marked by restraint, and her decision to maintain distance from the family’s public mourning reveals deep-seated tensions and her complex relationship with her relatives. Three key details shed light on Aimee’s true feelings and her ongoing estrangement from the Osbourne family.
1. A History of Estrangement from Siblings Kelly and Jack
Aimee, 41, has long been the most private of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s three children, choosing to forge her own path away from the family’s fame. Her decision to move out of the family home at 16 to avoid appearing on the MTV reality show The Osbournes (2002–2005) set the stage for a strained relationship with her siblings, Kelly and Jack. In a 2021 interview on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Kelly revealed, “We don’t talk. We’re just really different. She doesn’t understand me, and I don’t understand her.” Aimee echoed this sentiment in a 2015 interview with The Independent, stating, “I wouldn’t say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialize? No.” This long-standing rift suggests Aimee’s limited involvement in family affairs, including public mourning, stems from fundamental differences in values and lifestyle.
- A Desire to Protect Her Privacy Over Family Unity
Aimee’s absence from Ozzy’s farewell concert earlier in July 2025 and her minimal public engagement during the funeral procession underscore her commitment to privacy over familial expectations. Unlike Kelly and Jack, who embraced the spotlight through The Osbournes and subsequent media ventures, Aimee has consistently shunned fame. In a 2020 interview with New York’s Q1043 radio, she explained her decision to leave home at 16: “I had grown up around having a pretty well-known dad anyway, and I always really valued my privacy within that family. It didn’t really line up with what I saw my future as.” Her appearance at the funeral, where she was photographed in a black veil and beret, was described as emotional yet reserved, with Aimee consoling her mother, Sharon, but maintaining a low profile. Sources indicate she attended to honor her father but avoided the public fanfare that accompanied the event, reflecting her discomfort with the family’s public persona. - A Complicated Bond with Her Parents, Particularly Sharon
While Aimee maintained a closer relationship with her parents than with her siblings, her decision to distance herself from the family’s reality TV legacy caused friction, particularly with her mother, Sharon. In a 2018 episode of The Talk, Sharon expressed regret over Aimee’s departure at 16, stating, “She didn’t want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea—it was appalling to her. And so she left at 16, and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart.” Aimee, however, has defended her choice, emphasizing her need to carve out an independent identity. Her presence at Ozzy’s funeral alongside Sharon, where they paid a hidden tribute with a double peace sign—a gesture synonymous with Ozzy—suggests a lingering affection for her father but a cautious approach to family unity. Aimee’s reported involvement in an upcoming Paramount Plus documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, may indicate a selective willingness to honor her father’s legacy on her own terms, further highlighting her complex feelings toward the family.
Aimee’s restrained participation in Ozzy’s funeral procession, coupled with her history of estrangement and prioritization of privacy, paints a picture of a woman who loved her father but remains at odds with the Osbourne family’s public life. While she joined her mother and siblings to bid farewell to the Prince of Darkness, her actions suggest a deliberate choice to mourn privately, reflecting deep-rooted differences that continue to shape her relationship with her family. As fans and the media speculate about a potential reconciliation, Aimee’s future interactions with the Osbournes remain uncertain, leaving her as the enigmatic figure who chose independence over fame.
