Lisa Stelly, Jack Osbourne’s ex-wife, has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne following his passing at 76 on July 22nd. She took to Instagram to express her emotions.
Jack, aged 39, and Stelly, 38, were married from 2012 to 2019 and have three children together—13-year-old Andy, 10-year-old Minnie, and 7-year-old Pearl.
On Thursday, Lisa shared a collection of photos featuring Ozzy with his grandchildren from over the years. The images captured moments of joy, including Ozzy embracing one of his granddaughters on a private plane and lounging on the couch together.
Stelly also included photos of herself sharing meals with Ozzy at the dining table.
To conclude her touching post, she added a video featuring a playful cat alongside a clip of 72-year-old Ozzy and Sharon playing with one of their granddaughters.
In her Instagram story, Stelly wrote, “Love You, Papa” and set it to Ozzy’s 1995 song “See You On the Other Side.”
Ozzy’s family confirmed his death in a statement, saying, “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Ozzy passed away this morning, surrounded by family and love.”
He is survived by his children: 41-year-old Amy, 40-year-old Kelly, and Jack, alongside his wife Sharon, whom he married in 1982.
Ozzy, known as a heavy metal legend, also has kids Louis and Jessica from his first marriage. He played a significant role in raising Riley’s son, Elliot Kingsley, from a previous relationship.
The Osbourne family relocated to California, where in 2002, they began starring in their own reality show.
“The Osbournes” aired for four seasons until 2005. While Amy opted out of participating in the show, she expressed that it wasn’t a fit for her lifestyle.
On Tuesday, Sue Kolinsky, a producer from “The Osbournes,” reflected on Ozzy’s appeal for the series, stating his comedic side was unexpectedly charming.
Meanwhile, Jack, who has a 3-year-old daughter, Maple, with his wife Alle Gearhart, has maintained a close working relationship with his father.
In 2009, the podcast host appeared in the variety show “The Osbornes Reloaded,” featuring his parents and sister Kelly.
Jack also produced the documentary “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” in 2011, offering fans an inside look at his father’s life.
From 2016 to 2018, the father-son duo collaborated on “Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour,” a series highlighting their travels to historically significant places, which spanned three seasons.
In 2020, Jack served as an executive producer for “Ozzy Osbourne’s Nine Lives.”
Speaking about Ozzy’s philosophy as a grandfather in 2023, Jack humorously noted his father’s reluctance to change diapers, emphasizing generational differences.
Ozzy is also the grandfather to Kelly’s son Sidney, whom she shares with Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, along with Jessica’s children Isabelle, Kitty, and Harry. Louis is the father of Maia and Elijah.
Weeks before Ozzy’s passing, Jack discussed his father’s impact during a screening of the documentary about his life, describing him as “interesting, unique, and powerful.” He acknowledged Ozzy’s significant contributions to music, despite his flaws.
Just a day later, Ozzy performed at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert.
Jack shared that there are plans for an Ozzy biopic, saying, “We have a film in the works with a director attached, and we’re all really excited about it.” He promised that the narrative would be candid and raw, reflecting their family’s journey.
