Television personality Jack Osbourne has joyfully announced the arrival of his fifth child, a baby girl named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, in a heartfelt tribute to his late father, the iconic Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The 40-year-old shared the news on Instagram, posting a charming photograph of the newborn alongside a cuddly toy and a label that warmly declared "hello world."
A Meaningful Nod to a Rock Legend
In his social media announcement, Osbourne introduced his daughter with the poignant caption, "Introducing Ozzy Matilda Osbourne." This choice of name serves as a powerful homage to his father, who passed away at the age of 76 in July last year after a battle with Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 2019. The birth represents a significant moment of healing and hope for the Osbourne family following their profound loss.
Celebrity Congratulations Pour In
Among the many well-wishers was Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who appeared alongside Jack Osbourne on the ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2025. Riley expressed her delight in a comment on the Instagram post, writing, "My heart is melting, love to you and all the family, congratulations." The couple had previously revealed they were expecting in December last year with a playful Instagram post showing Osbourne cradling his wife's pregnant belly, captioned "Oops I did it again."
A Journey of Healing and Excitement
Speaking to The Sun On Sunday after the pregnancy announcement, Osbourne reflected on the emotional significance of this new chapter. He described the experience as "awesome," noting it provided a "healthy distraction" and contributed to the healing process. "It's very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness," he explained. Osbourne acknowledged the challenges, stating, "It's been easy for me. It's been a lot harder for my wife," but emphasised their shared excitement, calling the pregnancy "sort of planned" though "maybe a little earlier than expected."
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy
The birth follows the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, whose death prompted an outpouring of grief from fans worldwide. In the weeks before his death, the rock legend had taken to the stage at Birmingham's Villa Park for the Back To The Beginning concert, reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates. Following his passing, supporters laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street in Birmingham, and hundreds paid their respects during a cortege procession in July last year, underscoring his enduring impact on music and culture.
Expanding the Osbourne Family
Jack Osbourne and his wife Aree, who married in 2023, already share a daughter named Maple. Additionally, Osbourne has three children from his previous marriage to Lisa Stelly: Pearl, Andy, and Minnie. The arrival of baby Ozzy marks the latest addition to this growing family, blending joy with remembrance in a celebration of life and legacy.
