King Charles III reached out to the Osbourne family following the death of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. The monarch sent a personal letter expressing his condolences after Ozzy passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 76, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. This gesture was revealed during a recent episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, hosted by Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne.
Jack Osbourne, aged 40, shared details of the letter, stating, “We got a lovely letter from the king.” His mother, Sharon Osbourne, 73, expressed her enthusiasm, declaring, “Our king! Now we’re talking!” She emphasized the significance of the king’s kindness, noting, “He’s an amazing person. Not just because he wrote to us when Ozzy passed… if he did it for us, you know he does it for many, many, many people.”
Sharon highlighted King Charles III’s awareness of social issues, stating, “Here’s a man who does know what’s going on in the street with people, not just politics. He cares about the environment, animals. He cares about many, many, many things. He’s got a good heart.” She reflected on the support the monarch has extended to Ozzy over the years, including well wishes during his birthday and outreach during health struggles.
The heartfelt letter, delivered personally to the Osbournes, underscores the connection between the royal family and the public. Sharon praised the king’s commitment to his duties, saying, “He took the time out of his day to write us… a note from the king for Ozzy’s passing with his condolences. And that says so much.”
In addition to the royal correspondence, Kelly Osbourne, 41, mentioned receiving a handwritten letter from late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon. She noted the unexpected support from various figures, saying, “There’s so many people that we can go on and on and on about that I never expected to hear from.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s family announced his death in a statement to Us Weekly, expressing 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 news of Ozzy’s death resonated deeply, particularly with his son Jack, who recounted the moment he learned of the loss. He revealed that he received the news in Los Angeles early in the morning. “I woke up… at around 3:45 in the morning. Someone who’s worked for my family for probably 30 years now was knocking on my door. When I looked through my window and saw it was him, I just knew something bad had happened,” Jack recalled.
He described the emotional impact of the news, expressing that he felt a mix of pain, sadness, frustration, and a sense of relief that his father was no longer suffering. “I wish he was still here. I wish he was still with us all, but he was having a rough go,” he added, reflecting on Ozzy’s health challenges leading up to his final moments.
Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy as a rock legend continues to resonate with fans worldwide, and the outpouring of support from figures like King Charles III highlights the impact he had not just as a musician, but as a beloved cultural icon.
