Following the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, many are revisiting The Osbournes. The announcement of his death at the age of 76 came on a Tuesday (July 22). The Black Sabbath legend is survived by his wife, Sharon, with whom he shared over four decades, and his five children: Jessica, Louis, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack.
The family’s statement expressed profound sorrow: “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” The singer had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and passed away in his home near Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England.
The Thames Valley Air Ambulance reportedly attended the scene to provide ‘advanced critical care’ and remained there for two hours prior to Ozzy’s death.
Known predominantly as the frontman of Black Sabbath, credited with pioneering rock music, Ozzy’s family gained fame with their reality TV show, The Osbournes, featuring Sharon, Kelly, and Jack. The show premiered on MTV in 2002, swiftly gaining popularity and earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program. It was also honored with an NME award for Best TV Series in 2003.
The Osbournes ran for four seasons with 52 episodes, concluding in 2005. The series is currently available for streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video.
With Ozzy’s recent passing, fans are revisiting the show, relishing its humorous moments with the singer, particularly his fondness for burritos.
One tribute on social media described the show as “arguably one of the only reality TV shows ever worth watching. RIP Ozzy,” acknowledging the Black Sabbath icon. Another user, recalling The Osbournes fondly, tweeted: “If you’re a millennial, The Osbournes was iconic—one of the funniest, wildest shows on TV. It made us all fall in love with Ozzy. Rest in peace to a true legend.”
A fan of the series commented: “His music wasn’t really my thing, but ‘The Osbournes’ definitely was… & boy did that man love his burritos. Tonight I eat a burrito for you, sir! RIP.”
Others expressed their admiration, noting the reality show as their “comfort” program in homage to Ozzy.