Jack Osbourne has made an emotional public statement following the passing of his father, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. As anticipated, his heartfelt message resonates deeply with those who view it, stirring a myriad of emotions.

In his heartfelt tribute, Osbourne expressed that he has struggled to share anything publicly since his father’s death and chose to keep this message succinct, honoring his father’s preference for brevity, as he “hated long rambling speeches.” Despite the brevity, Jack conveyed profound sentiments about Ozzy Osbourne, accentuated by a poignant video montage featuring cherished family memories, all set to the soundtrack of Ozzy’s song, “So Tired“.

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In a touching Instagram post, Jack shared, “I was so lucky and blessed to be part of a very small group that got to call him ‘Dad.’ My heart is filled with an overwhelming mix of sadness and sorrow, yet also so much love and gratitude. I was fortunate to have 14,501 days with that extraordinary man, and I recognize that this time is indeed a remarkable blessing.”

Jack further included a poignant quote from Hunter S. Thompson that he believed encapsulated the essence of his father. The entire tribute can be read in detail below.

I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt too much. I’m going to 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 part 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. I think this quote best describes my father.

Hunter S. Thompson once said:

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty
and well-preserved body…
but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out,
and loudly proclaiming,
‘Wow! What a ride!’”

That was my dad. He lived and he lived his life fully.

I love you, dad.

The accompanying video montage is likely to elicit tears from viewers, as it begins with Ozzy Osbourne’s memorable 1997 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, where the rock icon introduced his son Jack to the audience. “How cool is it having Ozzy as a dad?,” Stern inquired, to which the young Jack replied, “Very cool.”

As the montage progresses, it showcases a heartwarming moment from Jack’s childhood, where Ozzy lovingly taught his son how to bow and bid “goodnight” to an audience from the stage. View the complete video below.

Reflecting on Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance, Death, and Funeral Arrangements

On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath headlined the Back to the Beginning concert at the prestigious Aston Villa venue in Birmingham, England. This all-day concert featured iconic acts such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, and many more, all paying tribute to Ozzy and his band leading up to this monumental event—the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.

The grand finale commenced with a captivating five-song solo set from Ozzy, featuring timeless hits like “I Don’t Know,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Suicide Solution,” “Mama I’m Coming Home,” and “Crazy Train.”

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Following his solo performance, Ozzy was joined onstage by his Black Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

The band’s final performance was a powerful showcase, including a four-song set featuring classics like “War Pigs,” “N.I.B.,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid.”

Tragically, Ozzy Osbourne passed away just 17 days after this final performance with Black Sabbath on July 22. It was later confirmed that the cause of death was a heart attack. Since his passing, tributes have poured in from the rock and metal community, as well as from devoted fans worldwide.

The iconic singer was laid to rest during a private ceremony on July 30, following a funeral procession that traveled through Birmingham and made a poignant stop at the Black Sabbath bench. The procession was beautifully accompanied by the Birmingham-based brass band Bostin Brass, performing renditions of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” and Ozzy’s solo hit “Crazy Train.” Ozzy Osbourne was 76 years old at the time of his passing.