“The Forgotten Children?” — Ozzy Osbourne’s Will Shocks Fans as $200M Inheritance Plan for Ex-Wife’s Kids Is Finally Revealed
The rock world has been shaken once again—not by a guitar riff or a stage stunt, but by the haunting revelation of Ozzy Osbourne’s final will. Known to millions as the “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy built a career that defined heavy metal, fronted the legendary Black Sabbath, and left behind a personal fortune estimated at nearly $200 million. But what no one expected was how he chose to divide that fortune—and who would be left standing in the shadow of his decision.
For years, Ozzy’s personal life has been a storm of love, heartbreak, scandal, and reinvention. His marriage to Sharon Osbourne, their children together, and their very public struggles have played out like a rock opera. Yet behind the familiar storylines, there was always a quieter, less-discussed chapter: Ozzy’s first marriage to Thelma Riley, and the two children he had with her before fame, fortune, and chaos swallowed his life whole.
Now, with the release of his will, the world has learned that Ozzy’s estate will not only provide for Sharon and their children—Jack, Kelly, and Aimee—but also allocate an astonishing portion to his children from his first marriage. According to the documents, nearly $200 million in assets, royalties, and properties are structured to ensure that Thelma’s children, Jessica and Louis Osbourne, receive a secure legacy of their own.
Fans in Shock
For many fans, the revelation is bittersweet. Some have expressed admiration for Ozzy’s decision, seeing it as a late but heartfelt attempt to make amends for years of absence. “It’s like he was saying, ‘I may not have been the best father then, but I won’t leave you behind now,’” one fan wrote in an online forum after the news broke. Others, however, were stunned—believing that Sharon’s family would dominate the inheritance, given her decades as Ozzy’s partner in both life and business.
“Sharon built the empire with him,” another fan commented. “To see such a huge cut going to kids who were barely in the public eye is shocking.”
Indeed, Sharon Osbourne herself has not yet spoken publicly on the matter, though insiders close to the family say she was aware of Ozzy’s intentions long before the will became public. The choice, they say, was one born not of drama, but of reflection.
A Father’s Quiet Regret
Ozzy Osbourne’s life has never been free of regret, but in his later years, he often spoke openly about the pain of missing out on his children’s early lives. His battles with addiction, the whirlwind of Black Sabbath’s success, and the collapse of his first marriage left scars that never fully healed.
In a 2011 interview, Ozzy admitted, “I wasn’t there the way I should have been. I was lost. And by the time I realized, too much time had gone.” Those words now seem prophetic, foreshadowing the extraordinary steps he would take to close the circle in his final years.
By dedicating such a significant share of his estate to Jessica and Louis, Ozzy appears to have left them something more valuable than money—acknowledgment. A gesture that, while unable to undo the past, speaks louder than any apology he could have made in life.
The Osbourne Legacy
The will also ensures that Sharon and her children remain immensely wealthy, with ongoing royalties from Ozzy’s catalog, estates in both the UK and the US, and investments tied to decades of reality TV, merchandise, and live tours. Jack and Kelly, who have spent much of their lives in the limelight, are expected to continue managing parts of the Osbourne brand.
But the spotlight now also shines on Jessica and Louis, who have largely lived outside the shadow of fame. Whether they choose to embrace the Osbourne legacy or remain private is yet to be seen. Still, one thing is clear: their father wanted their futures secure, even if the world had nearly forgotten them.
Fans Reflect on Ozzy’s Humanity
Perhaps the most striking response to the will has not been about money, but about the humanity it revealed. For decades, Ozzy Osbourne was cast as an untouchable rock god—a wildman, a showman, a force of chaos. Yet his final act shows him as something else entirely: a man reckoning with his failures, his fractured family, and the fragile ties that money cannot mend but might preserve.
“This is Ozzy’s way of writing his final song,” one fan posted on social media. “And it’s not a song of darkness—it’s one of redemption.”
The revelation has ignited debate, but also admiration. After all, not every legend leaves the stage with a scream. Some, like Ozzy, leave with a whisper—a quiet, complicated, but undeniably human decision.
As fans revisit the riffs, the tours, and the unforgettable chaos that defined his career, they may now also remember him for something else: a man who, in the end, chose to embrace all of his children.
And maybe that was the most shocking encore of all.
