# **Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence on Sharon’s Suicide Pact Claim, Slams Ozzy Health Rumors**
**LOS ANGELES – July 15, 2025** — In an emotional and candid statement, **Kelly Osbourne** has broken her silence following her mother **Sharon Osbourne’s** controversial revelation of a suicide pact with husband **Ozzy Osbourne**, calling the comments “misunderstood and deeply personal.” The 40-year-old television personality also fiercely addressed rumors surrounding her father Ozzy’s health, describing recent tabloid stories as “cruel, inaccurate, and harmful.”
The Osbourne family has long lived in the public eye, with their ups and downs documented in reality TV, interviews, and headlines for decades. But this week, the Osbournes once again became a lightning rod for public attention—this time over aging, illness, and mortality.
### “This Was Never Meant to Be Public”
The controversy ignited after Sharon Osbourne, 72, made a shocking admission during an episode of her podcast *The Osbournes*, stating that she and husband Ozzy, 76, had made a pact to die together should one of them become gravely incapacitated.
> “If one of us can’t take care of ourselves, can’t recognize each other, or if we’re just lying there like a vegetable—we’ve agreed we’d go together,” Sharon said in the now-viral episode.
The comments prompted both backlash and concern, with critics accusing Sharon of promoting an irresponsible message and glamorizing the idea of a mutual suicide. Mental health advocates warned about the dangers of normalizing such statements, especially coming from public figures.
This week, Kelly Osbourne addressed the public outcry for the first time.
> “That conversation was private. It was between two people who have loved each other for nearly five decades. It’s not something meant for headlines, and it’s certainly not something people should judge without context,” Kelly said in an interview with *Entertainment Focus*.
She added that the comments were recorded months ago and edited in a way that lacked proper explanation or sensitivity.
### A Pact Rooted in Love, Not Despair
Kelly went on to explain that the so-called “pact” wasn’t about suicide but rather about love, dignity, and mutual respect.
> “It wasn’t some dramatic, Romeo-and-Juliet-style thing. It was two people, in private, expressing fear about losing their independence, their identity, and their ability to live with dignity. People jump to conclusions without understanding the emotions behind it.”
She also revealed that her parents had spoken about end-of-life planning for years, especially as Ozzy’s health battles became more challenging.
> “My mum is one of the strongest women I’ve ever known. She doesn’t give up on anything. This was a conversation about control—not surrender.”
### Hitting Back at Ozzy Health Rumors
In the same interview, Kelly also addressed ongoing rumors about Ozzy Osbourne’s health, which have escalated in recent months. Since being diagnosed with **Parkinson’s disease** in 2020 and undergoing multiple spinal surgeries, Ozzy has appeared publicly only a handful of times.
This lack of visibility has led some tabloids to speculate that Ozzy is either gravely ill or no longer mentally present—claims Kelly passionately denies.
> “Let me be very clear: My dad is not dying. He’s not bedridden. He’s not wasting away in some dark room,” she said. “He’s recovering, he’s getting stronger, and he’s still cracking jokes like the old man he’s proud to be.”
Kelly shared that Ozzy spends most of his days walking with assistance, recording music, and spending time with his children and grandson Sidney. She also stated that the family is extremely protective of his peace and doesn’t feel obligated to parade him around for the sake of paparazzi appeasement.
> “Just because he’s not walking a red carpet doesn’t mean he’s disappeared,” Kelly added. “He deserves to age with privacy and respect.”
### “We’ve Been Through Hell—Together”
The Osbournes are no strangers to hardship. Their reality show in the early 2000s gave the world an unfiltered look into a chaotic yet fiercely loyal family. Kelly herself has battled addiction, anxiety, and the pressure of growing up in the public eye.
> “We’ve been through everything—addiction, cancer, scandal, surgeries, mental health crises. And yet, we’re still standing,” Kelly said. “The one thing that’s always kept us going is how much we love each other, even when it’s messy.”
She also recalled moments during Ozzy’s spinal surgery recovery when the family thought they might lose him.
> “It was terrifying. There were nights where I didn’t sleep. We all thought, ‘This might be it.’ But he pulled through. He always does.”
Kelly said the experience changed the entire family, making them more focused on presence, gratitude, and honest conversations.
> “That’s why my parents talk about things like end-of-life decisions. They’ve seen how unpredictable life can be. They’re not afraid to talk about death—because they’re not afraid of living fully.”
### Mental Health and Misunderstanding
Kelly also took time to address the importance of mental health, saying that while suicide pacts are a serious issue, conversations about aging, suffering, and death should not be automatically labeled as dark or dangerous.
> “We need to learn how to talk about death without sensationalizing it. Aging is real. Illness is real. What’s irresponsible is pretending those things don’t exist just because they make people uncomfortable.”
She added that while she didn’t agree with everything her mother said in the podcast, she stood by her family’s right to discuss their private decisions without being villainized.
> “Nobody is promoting suicide. What we’re promoting is the right to choose how we face the end of life. That’s something people should be allowed to talk about.”
### Fans and Celebrities React
Since Kelly’s interview, fans have flooded social media with messages of support. Hashtags like #StandWithKelly and #RespectOzzy trended for hours on X (formerly Twitter).
Several celebrities also weighed in, including longtime family friend **Jack Black**, who posted: *“Ozzy’s a warrior. Always has been. The media needs to back off.”*
Even rock legend **Gene Simmons** chimed in: *“The Osbournes have earned the right to speak openly about their lives. Stop the witch hunt.”*
### What’s Next for the Osbournes?
Despite the media circus, the Osbourne family is focused on healing and family life. Ozzy is reportedly working on his memoirs, and Sharon has hinted at a return to UK television with a new documentary about aging and caregiving.
Kelly, who recently became a mother, says the family’s priorities have shifted toward peace and legacy.
> “We’re not chasing fame anymore. We’re chasing quiet mornings, good music, and time with the people we love.”
She concluded her interview with a simple message:
> “We’ve never been perfect—but we’ve always been honest. That’s what’s kept us together. We ask for one thing in return: respect.”
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