Jack Osbourne has launched a deeply private tribute video in honor of his father, legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, on the age of 76. The 2-and-a-half-minute video, titled Some Reminiscences of My Father, options cherished moments and pictures from all through Ozzy‘s life and profession.
Alongside the YouTube launch, Jack posted a heartfelt assertion: “I have never actually wished to submit something for the reason that passing of my father. My coronary heart has harm an excessive amount of. I am going to preserve this quick as a result of he hated lengthy, rambling speeches.
“He was so many issues to so many individuals, however I used to be fortunate and blessed to be a part of a really small group who obtained to name him ‘Dad.’ My coronary heart is heavy with unhappiness and sorrow, but in addition full of affection and gratitude. I obtained 14,501 days with that man, and I do know what a blessing that’s.
“I believe this quote greatest describes him: Hunter S. Thompson as soon as mentioned: ‘Life shouldn’t be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a reasonably and well-preserved physique… however moderately to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, totally used up, completely worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a journey!’ That was my dad. He lived — and he lived totally. I really like you Dad.”
Ozzy’s Explanation for Dying and Ultimate Days
In line with The New York Occasions, Ozzy Osbourne‘s demise certificates lists the causes as:
- Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- Acute myocardial infarction (coronary heart assault)
- Coronary artery illness
- Parkinson’s illness with autonomic dysfunction
The certificates, filed in London by Ozzy‘s eldest daughter Aimée Osbourne, describes his occupation as “Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend.”
Ozzy died at his house in Buckinghamshire, England, surrounded by household. He had battled Parkinson’s illness for a number of years and suffered from lingering accidents following a 2019 fall. His household introduced the information with a short assertion: “It’s with extra unhappiness than mere phrases can convey that now we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has handed away this morning. He was along with his household and surrounded by love. We ask everybody to respect our household privateness right now.”
Non-public Funeral and Public Farewell
A non-public funeral was held on July 31 on the Osbourne household’s 250-acre property, with simply 110 shut family and friends in attendance. Visitors included Rob Zombie, Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo of Metallica, and Corey Taylor of Slipknot.
The day earlier than, hundreds of followers lined the streets of Birmingham — Ozzy‘s hometown — for a large public tribute. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Aimée joined mourners on the Black Sabbath Bridge and commemorative bench, the place flowers and keepsakes had been piling up for the reason that information broke.
Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his spouse Sharon Osbourne, their kids Aimée, Kelly, and Jack, in addition to his two older kids Jessica and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, and a number of other grandchildren.
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