A Family Still in Mourning
Just seven days after the world said goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne, his son Jack Osbourne has broken his silence, admitting his heart is still heavy with “so much sadness and sorrow.” At 39, Jack has lived his entire life in the long, unpredictable shadow of the “Prince of Darkness.” But in his first public statement since his father’s passing, he revealed not the rock star, but the dad, the grandfather, and the constant presence whose loss still feels unreal.
“It’s a really weird kind of thing to reflect on,” Jack confessed. “He’s my father. He’s my kids’ grandfather. He’s my coworker. Our whole worlds are intertwined. And what just happened? What did we all just witness?”
A Lifetime in Numbers
In trying to measure the weight of what he lost, Jack even counted the exact days: 14,511 spent with his father, a journey he calls a blessing. “How cool is it having Ozzy as a dad? Very cool. Not everyone gets to experience that.” His words struck fans deeply, reminding them that behind the legend stood a father whose greatest joy in his later years was his children — and his grandchildren.
Never-Before-Seen Memories
The tribute Jack shared included tender, never-before-seen moments of Ozzy cuddling and laughing with his four granddaughters. For fans, it was a glimpse of the softer side of a man known more for his roaring voice and chaotic antics. But for Jack, it was proof of something he always knew: that his dad’s truest legacy was not just in music, but in family.
The video also featured outtakes from Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour, their three-season travel series that ran after The Osbournes. Looking back now, Jack said, “I feel so lucky we got to have three years where we just traveled and did the dumbest things. What I would give right now to be in an RV doing something stupid with my dad.”
Lessons That Live On
Even though the world saw Ozzy as a rock god, Jack insisted that in his life, his father was something even more enduring — a road map. “As a father myself, I often reflect on the lessons my dad taught me and see how I can implement that into my own household.”
A Final Stage
Just 17 days before his death in July, Ozzy was still on stage, performing to 45,000 fans at what became his final farewell show. Jack and his daughters, dressed in Black Sabbath shirts, stood mesmerized in the audience. It was the place Ozzy belonged. He had once said, “If my life ended on a stage, so be it. That’s the place I belong.”
A Life Fully Lived
Jack closed his tribute with a quote from journalist Hunter S. Thompson, words that seemed to capture his father’s chaotic brilliance: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride.’”
Jack added softly, “You could say it’s been a lot of ups and a lot of downs. But it’s all been worth it. And I’d do it all again tomorrow.”
A Song That Echoes the Goodbye
For many fans, the tribute brought to mind “Changes,” the haunting ballad that Ozzy once said carried his truth. Its refrain — “I’m going through changes” — now feels like the soundtrack of a farewell, one that Jack and millions of others will carry in their hearts forever.
Because for Ozzy Osbourne, the ride may have ended, but the music — and the love — will never fade.