Heartbroken Jack Osbourne shares a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his late father Ozzy, reflecting on 14,501 days together and his fearless spirit.
Jack Osbourne has finally broken his silence following the sudden death of his father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute on August 6, 2025.
In a brief caption—deliberately kept short because, as Jack noted, his dad “absolutely hated long rambling speeches”—he reflected on the “14,501 days” they spent together as a blessing, admitting his heart is “full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude”.
Accompanying the post was a montage of never-before-seen family moments: home videos of a young Jack marveling at being the son of the “Prince of Darkness,” candid clips of Ozzy doting on his grandchildren—Pearl, Andy, Minnie and Maple—and snapshots from backstage at Black Sabbath’s final shows.
Jack closed his tribute with a fitting quote from Hunter S. Thompson—“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body… but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a ride!’”—saying it “best describes” his father’s fearless approach to life.
Ozzy Osbourne, 76, unexpectedly suffered a fatal heart attack on July 22, 2025, following longstanding battles with Parkinson’s disease and complications from previous surgeries.
The Black Sabbath frontman performed his final reunion show—seated on a custom throne due to mobility challenges—at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on July 5, marking the end of an era for heavy metal’s most influential figure.
A week after his passing, Ozzy was laid to rest near the lake on his Buckinghamshire estate, following a public procession through his beloved hometown of Birmingham that drew thousands of mourners and fans alike. His coffin passed beneath the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge on July 30 before a private ceremony attended by family and close friends.
Jack’s older sister, Kelly Osbourne, also paid her respects via an emotional Instagram Story, calling their father’s death “the hardest moment” of her life, while Ozzy’s widow Sharon Osbourne released a brief family statement confirming his passing and requesting privacy during their grief.
As tributes continue to pour in worldwide, Jack’s candid reflection underscores the deep bond between father and son, and the indelible impact of a man who truly “lived his life fully.”
