Ozzy Osbourne’s kids are sharing subtle tributes to their late father.
After the Black Sabbath frontman died July 22 at the age of 76, his and ex-wife Thelma Riley’s notoriously private kids Jessica Obsourne and Louis Obsourne celebrated his life on social media.
Jessica reshared a tribute by ON with Mario Lopez to her personal Instagram account. Alongside the post, the 53-year-old added her father’s song “Crazy Train,” and wrote in the caption, “RIP Ozzy.”
Meanwhile, her brother Louis, 50, took an even more understated approach to remembering his father by changing his profile photos online to all-black screens.
In addition to the siblings’ individual nods to their father, Ozzy’s family—which also included wife Sharon Osbourne and their kids Aimée Osbourne, 42, Kelly Osbourne, 40 and Jack Osbourne, 39—shared a joint statement following his unexpected death.
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the family said in a statement to E! News. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Meanwhile, plenty of other stars who loved Ozzy have paid their respects online. Musician Gavin Rossdale shared how the heavy-metal legend impacted him during their brief encounters.
“RIP OZZY - a great man -a true legend,” Gavin wrote in the July 22 post. “i met ozzy through jack just a few times but he was so warm and kind and funny and i love that memory. sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power."
The post earned the attention of Ozzy’s wife Sharon, who wrote under the post, “Bless you.”
Lady Gaga also shared her own commemoration for Ozzy’s life during her Mayhem tour. At the end of her July 22 show in San Francisco, the 39-year-old opened her jacket to reveal the rock star’s name emblazoned on her shirt as she and her dancers bowed to “Crazy Train.”
Keep reading for more tributes to Ozzy…
Metallica
The heavy metal band shared a throwback photo of Ozzy Osbourne with a simple broken heart emoji as the caption.
Elton John
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend,” he wrote. “He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Questlove
“Love Live The Oz,” he wrote. “Rest In Melody.”
Jason Momoa
“Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana,” he wrote alongside a picture with Ozzy and wife Sharon Osbourne. “So grateful. RIP.”
Flavor Flav
“Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,” the rapper shared on X. “We go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.”
Bret Michaels
“One of the greatest rock legends to ever live...” the Def Leppard member wrote, noting the band would dedicate their upcoming shows to Ozzy. “And to my friend @sharonosbourne and the entire Osbourne family, sending my deepest condolences. Ozzy, may you forever rest in peace and thank you for rocking our world.”
Ice T
“RIP Ozzy,” he wrote on X. “Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.”
Paul Feig
“He was such a sweet guy and so up for having fun with his image,” the director recalled. “He was a true legend and the music world wouldn’t have been the same without him. RIP Ozzy.”
Smashing Pumpkins
Alongside a video of Sharon and Billy Corgan, the band wrote, “We [heart] you too, Ozzy.”
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
Writing on behalf of the band, lead guitarist Mike McCready detailed when he first discovered Black Sabbath in high school.
“‘War Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time,” he wrote. “It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a fan. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.”
Adam Sandler
Of his Little Nicky costar, the actor wrote, “Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did!”
Josh Brolin
“What a talent and what an impact on me,” the Goonies star wrote, “and so many others that found it him a thriving misfit with the voice of the grimy blood in our darkest vein. He was circus and theatre and love and loyalty and the everyman's talent.”
Ronnie Wood
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,” the Rolling Stones’ guitarist wrote. “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”