“Mom’s Not Okay… She Broke Down the Moment She Read Dad’s Letter” — Jack Osbourne Reveals Heartbreaking Aftermath of Ozzy’s Passing 💔
Los Angeles, October 13, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT – The Osbourne family, long known for their resilient spirit amid rock ‘n’ roll chaos, is grappling with a grief that has shaken its core. Just three months after the death of Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness,” at 76, Jack Osbourne, 40, broke down in an emotional interview on Good Morning America, revealing the devastating toll on his mother, Sharon. “Mom’s not okay… she broke down the moment she read Dad’s letter,” Jack said through tears, his voice trembling as he recounted the moment Sharon collapsed under the weight of Ozzy’s final words—a message penned before his sudden heart attack on July 22. “She still can’t talk about it without shaking,” he added softly. “It was like losing him all over again.” The family’s struggle to stay strong amid this deep pain has laid bare a vulnerability that has left fans worldwide in tears, united in mourning a rock legend and the love he left behind.
The interview, aired live at 7 a.m. Pacific Time, came as Sharon, 73, faced her first birthday without Ozzy on October 9, an event marked by the surprise gift he had prepared—a silver locket and note revealed by Kelly Osbourne. But it was the letter, handed to Sharon by Jack days after Ozzy’s funeral, that unleashed a fresh wave of sorrow. Written in Ozzy’s shaky hand during his final weeks, bedridden with Parkinson’s and oxygen support, the note was a farewell to his wife of 43 years and their children—Kelly, Jack, and the late Aimee, who distanced herself from the family spotlight. “He knew he was fading,” Jack explained, wiping his eyes. “He made me promise to give it to her when she was ready. I thought her birthday would be the time, but…”
Sharon’s reaction was immediate and shattering. According to Jack, she opened the envelope in their Los Angeles home, surrounded by candles and photos from their Ozzfest days. The letter, a mix of humor and heartbreak, began with Ozzy’s trademark wit: “My Sharonna, you’re still the wildest bird in my cage—don’t let these old bones slow you down.” It ended with a plea: “Keep the madness alive for me, love. I’m just backstage, waiting for the encore.” As she read the last line, Sharon collapsed into Jack’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably. “She whispered, ‘I’ll find you, Ozzy, I promise,’” Jack recalled, his voice breaking. “It was like she was talking to him, not us. She hasn’t stopped shaking since.”
The Osbournes’ journey has been a public rollercoaster since 1982, when Sharon revived Ozzy’s career post-Black Sabbath, turning their dysfunction into The Osbournes gold. Through his addictions, her 2002 colon cancer battle, and his 2020 Parkinson’s diagnosis, they endured—43 years of “extreme” love, as Sharon titled her memoir. Ozzy’s death, following a triumphant July 5 Black Sabbath farewell at Villa Park, came as a shock despite his frailty. Jack, who has battled multiple sclerosis since 2012, admitted the family is “pretending to be okay… but I know she’s not.” Kelly, seen comforting Sharon at the birthday gathering, told The Mirror, “Dad’s letter broke her open. She’s trying to falconry her way through it—her new therapy—but it’s not enough.”
The emotional fallout has rippled globally. Social media lit up with #OsbourneLove, trending at 6.8 million posts on X by midday, fans sharing clips of Sharon’s birthday breakdown and Jack’s interview. “Seeing Jack cry for Sharon broke me—Ozzy’s legacy is their pain,” tweeted @RockFamForever. Tributes poured in: Lady Gaga, a close friend, posted, “Sharon’s strength is Ozzy’s heartbeat—hold on,” while Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi added, “Ozzy’s words live in her now.” The letter’s contents, partially revealed by Jack, have sparked vigils outside their Buckinghamshire estate, where fans leave flowers and play “Crazy Train” on portable speakers.
Sharon’s struggle is palpable. Post-interview, she appeared on The Talk via video, her voice shaky as she clutched the locket from Ozzy’s birthday gift. “He’s everywhere—in the bats, the music, the madness,” she said, echoing his note’s call to “keep the madness alive.” Jack, who organized the birthday with falconry touches—a nod to Sharon’s new hobby—confessed, “I thought the locket would help, but the letter… it’s too much.” Aimee, absent but updated via Jack, sent a rare text: “Tell Mom I feel him too.”
The music world mourns alongside them. Rolling Stone called it “a raw glimpse into rock’s soul,” while Billboard noted Ozzy’s final act as “a love letter that keeps giving.” Fans have flooded Paramount+ with requests to stream Ozzy: No Escape From Now, his October documentary, where he’d vowed, “After this gig, we’re free.” Sharon’s whisper—“I’ll find you, Ozzy”—has become a rallying cry, with #FindOzzy trending as supporters plan a November memorial concert.
As the Osbourne home grows quiet, Jack remains by Sharon’s side, the letter’s pages worn from her rereading. “She’s not okay, but she’s fighting,” he said, tears falling. “Dad’s voice is in that paper—and it’s keeping her alive.” In a family forged by rock’s extremes, this pain is their new rhythm, a testament to a love that death can only pause, not end.
