In a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Jack Osbourne has announced the birth of his newborn baby girl, naming her Ozzy Matilda Osbourne after the iconic Black Sabbath rocker. The 40-year-old son of the legendary musician shared the news via a joint Instagram post with his wife, Aree Gearhart, on March 12, 2026, marking a poignant moment for the Osbourne family.
A Touching Announcement
The couple revealed the arrival of their second child together with a black-and-white video and an Instagram caption that read, "Introducing Ozzy Matilda Osbourne." A card placed by the infant's head displayed the message "Hello, World" and her birth date as March 5, 2026. This naming choice serves as a lasting homage to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at age 76 in July 2025 due to a heart attack.
Family Background and Reactions
Jack Osbourne, who is also a father to three children from his previous marriage to Lisa Stelly, welcomed his first child with Gearhart, Maple Artemis Osbourne, in 2022. The announcement sparked an outpouring of emotion from fans on social media, with one follower exclaiming, "Yay, we have another Ozzy Osbourne! The world is right again," and another adding, "Your dad already held her before she's come earth side. Welcome to the world Ozzy Matilda."
Pregnancy Announcement and Personal Reflections
Osbourne and Gearhart had initially disclosed their pregnancy in an interview with The U.K. Sun in December 2025, shortly after Jack was removed from the reality TV series I'm a Celebrity. He described the pregnancy as "super-excited" and noted it was planned, albeit occurring earlier than expected. Importantly, Jack revealed that he was able to share the news with his father before Ozzy's death, stating, "I think it's been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing — probably in that kind of 'full cycle' category, in a weird way." He emphasized how the upcoming birth shifted his focus from grief to hope.
Final Days and Memories
In a recent episode of the Hate to Break it to Ya podcast, Jack Osbourne offered intimate details about his father's final days. He recounted that Ozzy was active and had breakfast on the day of his passing, adding, "Obviously everyone knew he was sick. But we weren't expecting it to be as quick as it was. I think he was done." Jack also shared a tender moment after Ozzy's farewell performance at Birmingham's Villa Park soccer stadium, where his father expressed a desire to cut his hair, saying, "I've retired. I'm not a rock star anymore." This reflection led Jack to believe his father was at peace with his journey.
Sharon Osbourne's Emotional Account
Ozzy's wife, Sharon Osbourne, previously opened up about her final interaction with him in an interview with Piers Morgan in September 2025. She described how Ozzy woke her up early in the morning, asking for a kiss and a tight hug. Later, when she heard yelling downstairs, she discovered he had suffered a heart attack. Sharon recalled, "I ran downstairs, and there he was, and they were trying to resuscitate him, and I'm like, 'Don't — just leave him. Leave him. You can't. He's gone.'" She expressed regret over not having more time to express her love, highlighting the profound loss felt by the family.
This naming of baby Ozzy Matilda Osbourne not only honors a rock legend but also symbolizes continuity and healing for the Osbourne clan, blending personal grief with joyful new beginnings.
