Addiction Nearly Tore Them Apart
English rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack once faced a deep rift caused by Ozzy’s long battle with addiction. During the 1970s and beyond, Ozzy struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse, often relapsing even after multiple stints in rehab.
Sharon Lost Hope at One Point
At first, Sharon Osbourne believed Ozzy would recover. But after his fifth relapse, she admitted she gave up hope.
“After about the fifth time, I’m like, ‘He’s never going to get it.’ And you just accept it,” she said.
A Brutal Realization
Eventually, Ozzy understood the damage he had caused. He called addiction “a very selfish disease.”
“My kids needed me,” he said. “I had a row with Jack, and I told him I’d give him whatever he wanted. He said, ‘What about a father?’”
That moment hit Ozzy hard. He admitted, “I gave them everything materialistic, but the most important person wasn’t there.”
Jack, Ozzy, Kelly, Sharon, and Amy Osbourne attend Spike TV’s 4th Annual Guys Choice Awards held at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, California, on June 5, 2010 | Source: Getty Images
Sobriety Brought Calm and Healing
Ozzy did achieve sobriety later in life. Sharon described the shift in their home:
“It’s very calm in the house. It’s pleasant. It’s great for our whole family.”
Jack Honors His Father
On July 4, 2025, Jack attended a screening of Ozzy’s documentary, The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham. He praised his father during the event:
“Funny, unique, and powerful. He really is an incredible man. His contribution to music is bigger than his faults.”
That same weekend, Ozzy performed at the Back to the Beginning concert — his final live show.
Biopic in the Works
Jack also discussed an upcoming Ozzy biopic. With a finished script, a director on board, and Sony producing, the project is moving forward.
“We’re not pulling punches,” Jack promised. “It’s going to be raw.”
He added that the director even shares Ozzy’s tattoos — a sign, in Jack’s eyes, that the film is in the right hands. Filming may begin in spring, with a targeted release in summer 2027.
A Final Goodbye
Sadly, Ozzy won’t get to see the film. He passed away on July 22, 2025, at age 76.
His family shared the heartbreaking news on X:
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
Ozzy as a Grandfather
Before his death, Ozzy grew closer to his children and grandchildren. Jack, who shares four daughters with his partners Lisa Stelly and Aree Gearhart, revealed touching details about Ozzy’s role as a grandfather.
While Sharon was hands-on with diaper duty, Ozzy drew clear lines — no diaper changes and no cuddles in bed with the grandkids. If the girls climbed into bed with Sharon, Ozzy would quietly leave the room. Jack respected those boundaries, accepting them as part of who his father was.
Jack’s Nostalgic Last Post
Jack’s final post before Ozzy’s death reflected on their early days in the Beverly Hills mansion featured on The Osbournes. Appearing on the Trying Not To Die podcast, Jack recalled the first time he saw the home — then owned by a man he believed to be “President Bongo” of Congo. In reality, the man was Ali Bongo, former president of Gabon.
Jack remembered the home’s bizarre charm — exotic animal photos, pet lions, and campaign shirts reading “President Bongo, for the Congo.”
Ozzy’s Poignant Final Post
Just a day before his death, Ozzy shared one final post on Instagram. It featured a backstage hallway leading to a door, with a sign above it:
“Back to the Beginning — The Final Show.”
The sign listed the names of Black Sabbath’s original members: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward.
There was no caption. No explanation. Yet the message was clear.
