Jack Osbourne is opening up about how his mom, Sharon Osbourne, is coping in the months following the death of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne. During a deeply emotional appearance on Good Morning America on October 6, the 39-year-old became tearful as he shared that Sharon is still learning to navigate life after losing her partner of more than 40 years.
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images“You know, when people have been asking me that question, I say, ‘She’s OK, but she’s not OK,’” Jack said. “I know she feels the love, and that has been such a level that none of us could ever really… You know, every child sits there and kind of has this thought about one day that parents won’t be there, and what will that be like. We just didn’t think of it. It was a different weight to it.”
Remembering Ozzy’s Final Performance
Ozzy died on July 22 at age 76, just 17 days after performing his farewell Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham, England, alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates. Speaking to GMA’s Chris Connelly, Jack recalled the emotions he felt watching that final show.
(Handout photo delivered by Getty Images)“I was with my brother, and we both were just crying,” he said. “Not because we were sad for him, but because we knew it was his last time.”
Reflecting on the bittersweet moment, Jack added, “In hindsight, it kind of was a living wake if you think about it.”
Sharon’s Quiet Return to Public Life
Sharon, 72, was front and center at the July 5 charity show, which she helped organize for Ozzy. Since his death, she’s kept a low profile, appearing in public only a handful of times.
On July 30, she was seen stepping from the funeral procession to lay flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench in Birmingham, where fans gathered to pay tribute to the rock legend.
She remained silent on social media until September 12, when she shared a video from a day out with her daughter, Kelly Osbourne. In her caption, she thanked fans for their “overwhelming love and support” that carried her through “many nights.”
(Photo by Michael Yarish/MTV/Getty Images)Though Sharon continues to grieve deeply, Jack said the outpouring of compassion has helped his mother begin to heal. “She’s not OK, but she feels the love,” he repeated, acknowledging the immense support their family has received from around the world.
In her September post, Sharon admitted she is still “finding her footing” after losing her husband. “I love you all, and I thank you deeply for the otherworldly amount of love you continue to send my way,” she wrote.
As the Osbourne family continues to navigate their grief, their strength, unity, and connection to fans remain a touching reminder of the love that defined Ozzy’s legacy.
