Sharon Osbourne breaks social media silence with emotional statement on Ozzy's death

The late Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon Osbourne has shared a message with fans after receiving support following his death. She's said that she is "still finding her footing" but has enjoyed a "magical" with daughter Kelly Osbourne recently.

It was announced in July that Ozzy had died, aged 76, shortly after his farewell concert with his band Black Sabbath earlier that month. The news was shared by his wife Sharon, 72, and four of his children in a joint statement.

Sharon shared an update with fans tonight, two months on from her late husband's death. Alongside footage of herself with Kelly and a bird, she wrote on Instagram: "I'm still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful I am for the overwhelming love and support you’ve shown on social media. Your comments, posts, and tributes have brought me more comfort than you know. None of it has gone unnoticed, in fact, it’s carried me through many nights.

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"Though I’m still finding my footing, I wanted to share some glorious creatures I had the chance to spend an afternoon with. The connection you make with these powerful birds is built entirely on trust and confidence.

"They’ll choose to perch on you only if they sense you are safe and unafraid of them. It’s a bond I know all too well, and the experience was nothing short of magical. I love you all, and I thank you deeply for the otherworldly amount of love you continue to send my way."

It comes after Kelly announced just days ago that she has "found her smile again" following her father's death. Kelly told fans recently that falconry, which typically involves training and flying falcons or other birds of prey, sometimes to hunt other animals, has made her feel "happy" lately.

Kelly shared footage of herself with trained birds in a field on Instagram. One video showed a falcon flying over to her, before landing on a glove that she was wearing. Another clip showed an owl flying away from Kelly before returning and seemingly being rewarded with food.

Over a photo of herself with an owl perched on her hand, Kelly wrote: "In all my sadness & grief I have found something that truly makes me happy! I never thought I would find my smile again through falconry but I did. I absolutely love being with the birds!"

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