Meet the Osbournes: The family tree of a heavy metal legend

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Before the Kardashians, there was the Osbournes, who arguably paved the way for reality TV as viewers got a glimpse inside the life of Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne and his family.
Ozzy Osbourne, known as The Prince of Darkness died on Tuesday (July 22) 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76 years old, a statement from his family confirmed.
Ozzy battled Parkinson's disease since 2019. He is survived by his wife Sharon and six children — only his two youngest, Kellie and Jack, appeared on the family reality show.
A tributes continue to pour in following the death of Ozzy, let's take a look at the Osbourne family tree… Ozzy Osbourne with his wife Sharon with their children Jack, Aimee and Kelly. Pic: Dave Hogan/Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 years old and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands.
After a number of endeavours, Black Sabbath was formed (first called Earth but renamed due to a band of the same name). The band was made up of Geezer and Ozzy along with Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.
The band released 19 albums, with Ozzy at the forefront of the heavy metal scene due to his role as lead singer. His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne left school at 15 years old and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. Pic: Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty Images
Ozzy also had an illustrious solo career, releasing 13 albums, with his last, Patient Number 9, released in 2022.
The musician married twice, first to Thelma Riley who he met in 1971. The couple share Jessica and Louis, with Ozzy later adopting Thelma's son from a previous relationship, Elliot.
Ozzy and Thelma divorced in 1982, with the singer going on to marry his manager Sharon. The pair share three children — Aimee, Sharon and Jack with the younger two going on to star in The Osbournes with their parents from 2002 to 2005. Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday, July 22, just 17 days after the Black Sabbath reunion/farewell concert, Back to the Beginning. Pic:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Sharon Levy (later adopted the name Arden) was the daughter of music promoter Don Arden, who was the manager to Black Sabbath way back when. When Don managed Black Sabbath, Sharon worked as his receptionist.
Sharon and Ozzy started dating in 1979 and she took over his management, which was a point of anguish between herself and her father. In 2001, Sharon revealed her children had not and 'will never' meet their grandfather. They did later reconcile, however. Sharon and Ozzy started dating in 1979 and she took over his management, which was a point of anguish between herself and her father. Pic:Following the success of managing Ozzy, Sharon created Sharon Osbourne Management, with some of her clients including The Smashing Pumpkins and Gary Moore.
Sharon's star was well and truly on the rise when The Osbournes began airing on MTV, which also aired her cancer battle.
As well as a reality show and her own talk show, Sharon appeared as a judge from 2004 to 2007 on The X Factor. She returned for one season in 2013 and was a judge again from 2016 to 2017.
Similar to her husband, Sharon has not been without her share of controversies with the latest taking place only this year when she called on Belfast rap group Kneecap's US visas to be revoked following their Coachella set. Sharon Osbourne on The X Factor. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock
Louis Osbourne, 50, is Ozzy's older son and his first of two kids from his marriage to Thelma Riley. While his father was a huge musician and his siblings typically pursued jobs in the spotlight, Louis has a bit of a quieter life in the UK where he works as a DJ and music producer.
Resident Advisor revealed that it was a residency at Café Mambo from 1998 to 1999 where Louis got his name, with other performances taking place at Ibiza's Pacha as well as UK festival, Creamfields.
The DJ is married to Louise, who he wed in 2003. It is reported that the children share one child, though little much else is known about the man who prefers to keep out of the spotlight.
Louis paid tribute following the death of his father, changing his Facebook profile picture to a black square, prompting an influx of condolences from his friends. Ozzy Osbourne and his son Louis. Pic: Phillip Massey/FilmMagic
Jessica, 46, is Ozzy's second child with Thelma Riley and is an actress. Jessica and her older brother were raised in the UK, while her father, step-mother and younger siblings were raised in the States.
The actress has a number of acting credits including a stint in 2015 on Better Call Saul as well as Manhattan and The Messengers.
The NY Post report that Jessica previously branded her childhood with Ozzy as 'very erratic' as he would be away for long periods of time and then there was a 'period of adjustment' when he returned — only for him to have to leave again. Ozzy Osbourne with his children Louis and Jessica. Pic: Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
Aimee, 41, is the oldest daughter to Ozzy and Sharon but opted out of appearing on the family reality show due to wanting to pursue a music career.
In 2021, she admitted that appearing on the show felt like it would be 'extraordinarily nepotistic.' Aimee Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne. Pic: Mark Sullivan/WireImage
Aimee began releasing music in 2010 under the project name ARO, which is her initials (her middle name being Rachel). Her pop music is a huge difference to her late fathers.
In 2016, the musician released three songs with an EP teased in 2018, though fans had to wait until 2020 for the album, Vacare Adamaré, to be released.
Aimee has also had some acting gigs, appearing in Wuthering Heights in 2003 as well as voicing Amy Wrigglesworth in Postman Pat: The Movie in 2014. Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. Pic:Kelly shot to fame during the airing of The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005, with Kelly just 17 years old when filming first got underway.
The now 40-year-old was hilarious in the show, depicting a typical teenager with her humour and teen angst.
In 2002, Kelly released a debut album, Shut Up, followed by Sleep in Nothing in 2005. Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. Pic:for The Recording Academy
Kelly is also no stranger to appearing on the TV, guest judging an episode of Project Catwalk and appearing on Dancing with the Stars.
The youngest daughter to the Osbournes has had a number of high profile relationships, but has now settled down with Slipknot DJ, Sid Wilson, who proposed to Kelly at Ozzy's final concert with Black Sabbath.
The couple have been together since 2002, and share one son, Sidney.
The youngest of the gang is Jack, 39, who has also tried his hand at acting back in the early 2000s, before he returned back to reality TV and hosting.
His most recent credit is hosting Jack Osbourne's Haunted Holiday which aired last year. Similarly, Jack has competed in the US version of Dancing with the Stars, placing third in the 2011 season. Sharon Osbourne, Inductee, Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne are seen side stage. Pic:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The father-of-four has been sober since 2003.
Jack married Lisa Stelly in October 2012, with the pair's daughter Pearl at the wedding. They went on to have two more children — Andy and Minnie — before their relationship ended.
The pair announced their separation in 2018, with the divorce finalised in March 2019.
In 2021, Jack got engaged to fashion designer Aree Gearhart, with the couple welcoming their daughter Maple, in July 2022.
The TV presenter and host married for a second time in September 2023.