Jack Osbourne, son of rock star Ozzy Osbourne and TV personality Sharon Osbourne, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), the family has confirmed.
The 26-year-old was diagnosed after losing 60% of the vision in his right eye earlier this year. He told Hello! magazine that after initial feelings of anger and upset, he has adopted an attitude of 'adapt and overcome'.
MS is an incurable neurological condition that damages nerves and affects the transmission of messages around the body. Symptoms can include fatigue, temporary blindness, loss of co-ordination and speech difficulties.
Jack, an extreme sports enthusiast, said he chose to speak out to raise awareness of the condition. He credited the support of his fiancée Lisa Stelly for helping him stay positive. The diagnosis came three weeks after the birth of their daughter Pearl, now two months old.
Parents Ozzy and Sharon said they are still coming to terms with the news. Sharon, a former X Factor judge, admitted she had wondered if she was to blame, asking herself what she might have done wrong during pregnancy. Ozzy expressed his shock, noting that Jack is 'such a good guy'.
Jack plans to manage the condition with daily drug treatments, holistic therapies and lifestyle changes. The family rose to fame in the reality TV show The Osbournes, which aired from 2002 to 2005.
