Ozzy Osbourne’s Children Break Silence After His Death at 76: “Rest in Peace, Dad”
A Legendary Life Ends — The Osbourne Family Confirms the News
The former Black Sabbath frontman and solo metal pioneer passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. The Osbourne family released a heartfelt statement:
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
Since the announcement, fans around the globe have flooded social media with tributes — but behind the public mourning, his children are grieving quietly.
Jessica and Louis Osbourne Respond in Their Own Ways
Jessica and Louis Osbourne, Ozzy’s two eldest children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, have each taken to social media to remember their father.
Jessica reposted a tribute from On with Mario Lopez that shared the news of Ozzy’s passing. On her Instagram Stories, she simply wrote:
“RIP Ozzy”
Along with the post, she included the song “Crazy Train” — Ozzy’s breakout solo hit from his 1980 album Blizzard of Ozz. The song’s inclusion is a powerful nod to the beginning of his solo career, a chapter that defined him as more than just the voice of Black Sabbath — but as a global cultural force.
Her brother Louis chose silence over words, changing his profile pictures on Facebook and Instagram to solid black — a classic symbol of mourning and personal grief.
A Son’s Last Goodbye at His Father’s Final Show
Just weeks before his father’s death, Louis Osbourne attended Ozzy’s farewell performance with Black Sabbath on July 5 in their hometown of Birmingham, England. In a moving Facebook post following the show, Louis shared:
“I was sobbing at times. It was everything we wanted it to be and more.”
He admitted to months of anxiety leading up to the show, as Ozzy had been battling Parkinson’s disease, and Louis wanted nothing more than a dignified farewell.
“As soon as he started singing, we knew he was gonna nail it.”
Final Memories from Ozzy’s Sisters
While other members of the Osbourne family — including wife Sharon, children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, and adopted son Elliot — have yet to make public statements, Ozzy’s sisters, Jean Powell and Gillian Hemming, offered a rare and touching perspective on their brother’s final days.
Speaking to The Mirror, Jean shared:
“The last time we saw John [Ozzy] was at the farewell concert. He was frail, but it still came as a shock.”
She recalled a final, emotional message:
“He texted me as he drove down Lodge Road, where we used to live. He said he couldn’t believe all the crowds were walking down our old street to see him perform.”
Though they had only a brief encounter during the concert chaos, Jean added:
“In his last text, he said he’d be coming to Birmingham again. We were hoping to see him this week.”
Her sister Gillian echoed that sentiment:
“We were proud as punch about him and everything he achieved. But what the public saw was exactly who John was — it wasn’t an act. He was just great.”
A Brother, a Father, a Legend
Though millions knew him as The Prince of Darkness, to his children and siblings, Ozzy Osbourne was simply “Dad” or “John.”
As Jean Powell said:
“To us, he was our brother, not a celebrity. It’s crazy to see the outpouring of love since his death. We can’t believe he’s gone. Every week without fail, he would get in touch. And now… no more phone calls or texts.”
Rest in Peace, Ozzy
Ozzy Osbourne’s passing marks the end of an era, not only for rock music but for the millions of lives he touched with his voice, his rebellion, and his authenticity. While fans continue to celebrate his extraordinary life, it’s the quiet tributes from his children and sisters that remind us: behind the fame was a family who loved him deeply.
