Jack Osbourne Issues Another Statement on Dad Ozzy's Death
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Jack Osbourne shared another statement about his father, Ozzy Osbourne, following the Black Sabbath singer's death on July 22 at the age of 76.
The Osbournes star, 39, took to X on Sunday after previously posting a tribute to him on August 6.
Newsweek reached out to Osbourne's representative via email for comment on Monday.
Why It Matters
Ozzy Osbourne, who was affectionately known as the Prince of Darkness, died just weeks after he performed at the Black Sabbath farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5. The performance marked the first time the original members of the band had reunited in 20 years.
The "Crazy Train" singer died of a heart attack, with cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease among the causes, according to his death certificate filed in London, The New York Times reported. Ozzy Osbourne had also been living with Parkinson's disease.
What To Know
On Sunday, Jack Osbourne shared a video from Audiomover titled: "Ozzy - Was All of this a Premonition?"
"This sums my father's journey up perfectly," the reality TV star wrote on X and Facebook. "Thank you for so beautifully expressing what so many of us have had a hard time putting into words."
Hours before his death, Audiomover owner Robert John Hadfield asked why Ozzy Osbourne was such a global household name.
"He didn't have a traditional rock voice. It was kind of strange, eerie, almost otherworldly and perfect in its imperfection," Hadfield said of the musician in the 12-minute clip reposted by Jack Osbourne. "It brought something unusually authentic to an unexpecting world. They took the blues and turned it into thunder—capturing fear, war, addiction and dread without flinching. And millions across the world got it. In an instant, his voice and that music took him to the heights of worldwide fame and success."
In a separate section of the video, Hadfield added that The Osbournes television show "turned him into an unlikely TV dad, and people loved him even more for it."
On Wednesday, Jack penned a message to X and Instagram, saying he hadn't "wanted to post anything since the passing of my father."
"My heart has hurt too much," he told his followers. "I'm gonna keep this short because he certainly hated long rambling speeches. He was so many things to so many people, but I was so lucky and blessed to be apart of a very small group that got to call him 'Dad'. My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude. I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing."
Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne visit the Tribeca Film Festival 2011 portrait studio on April 25, 2011, in New York City.
Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne visit the Tribeca Film Festival 2011 portrait studio on April 25, 2011, in New York City.for Tribeca Film Festival
What People Are Saying
Following Ozzy Osbourne's death, celebrities—including his Black Sabbath bandmates—shared tributes to social media.
Black Sabbath wrote on social media: "Ozzy Forever!"
Black Sabbath co-founder and guitarist Tony Iommi said on social media: "I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz. Tony."
Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler shared on social media: "Goodbye dear friend - thanks for all those years - we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston - who'd have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you."
Black Sabbath co-founder and drummer Bill Ward posted on social media: "Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you're forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever."
Aerosmith wrote on social media: "We're heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever. From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring."
"Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire. Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!"
Happy Gilmore 2 star Adam Sandler said on X and Instagram: "Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover....Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP"
Rapper T-Pain added via X: "Heartbroken by the news. I was blessed to be able to cover War Pigs and get your recognition. Ozzy Forever."
What Happens Next?
Before his death, Ozzy Osbourne announced that Black Sabbath's farewell concert would be released in theaters next year.
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