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Jack Osbourne just honored his late father in the most touching way. The son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne named his newborn daughter after him. Baby Ozzy Matilda Osbourne arrived March 5, 2026, carrying her grandfather’s iconic legacy forward in a beautiful tribute.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Baby’s Name: Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, honoring her late grandfather
- Birth Date: March 5, 2026, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces
- Family Details: Jack’s fifth daughter and second child with wife Aree Gearhart
- Tribute Moment: Jack told father of pregnancy before Ozzy’s death in July 2025
A Legacy Born From Love and Loss
Jack Osbourne, age 40, announced the arrival via Instagram on March 11. The announcement featured a delicate black-and-white video of baby Ozzy sleeping peacefully. A symbolic bat plushie appeared beside her, referencing her grandfather’s infamous 1982 incident when he bit a live bat on stage, believing it was rubber. The newborn’s name carries profound meaning for a grieving family.
Jack lost his legendary father just eight months ago in July 2025. The rock icon passed away, age 76, just 17 days after performing a farewell concert with Black Sabbath. Giving his daughter Ozzy’s first name transforms grief into hope, creating what Jack described as a cycle of healing and hopefulness.
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The Healing Power of Naming
Jack told fans that learning of the pregnancy before Ozzy’s death made everything more meaningful. He explained to fans how this moment became a turning point in his grieving process. Aree Gearhart, Jack’s wife, stood beside him through the announcement, celebrating their second child together. The couple had revealed the pregnancy news last December after Jack’s appearance on I’m a Celebrity, where he placed sixth.
In an emotional reflection, Jack noted the pregnancy offered healthy distraction and positive energy during the hardest period. Being able to tell his father about the baby before he died brought a sense of completion. Jack emphasized this moment represented moving from grief into hope and new beginnings for his entire family.
Jack’s Growing Family and Ozzy’s Legacy
| Detail | Information |
| Baby’s Full Name | Ozzy Matilda Osbourne |
| Birth Date | March 5, 2026, 8:49 AM |
| Weight | 7 pounds, 4 ounces |
| Position in Family | Jack’s fifth daughter overall, second with Aree |
Ozzy Matilda joins her older sibling Maple Artemis, born July 2022. Jack also has three daughters from his previous marriage to Lisa Stelly: Pearl Clementine (13), Andy Rose (10), and Minnie Theodora (7). The new arrival completes a loving household centered on family values and honoring cherished memories.
“It’s been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing—probably in that kind of ‘full cycle’ category, in a weird way. It’s very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness.”
— Jack Osbourne, on his newborn daughter’s arrival
Ozzy’s Memory Lives Through Recent Tributes
Ozzy Osbourne’s impact continues to resonate across the music world. At the Grammy Awards this year, a supergroup featuring Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash performed Black Sabbath’s iconic War Pigs. Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne watched from the audience as the tribute unfolded.
Days later, at the Brit Awards, Robbie Williams sang Ozzy’s solo hit No More Tears, backed by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Ozzy’s longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde. Sharon and Kelly introduced the performance with heartfelt words. Sharon described Ozzy as authentic, gifted, unpredictable, and praised him as the most humble egomaniac you could ever meet.
Will This Baby Carry on the Rock Legacy?
Jack’s career in entertainment started on the reality show The Osbournes, which made his family globally famous. He went on to host Adrenaline Junkie and co-star in Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour with his father. Now, with Ozzy Matilda born into this legendary family, questions swirl about her future path.
Will she follow her grandfather into music, like her aunt Kelly Osbourne, who earned three UK Top 10 singles including a number-one duet with Ozzy himself? Or will she forge her own unique identity? Whatever her future holds, Ozzy Matilda arrives with a name that honors rock royalty and a family devoted to preserving that extraordinary legacy.
Sources
- The Guardian – Comprehensive story on Jack naming daughter Ozzy to honor late father
- People Magazine – Exclusive details on baby’s birth and family announcement
- CNN – News coverage of the birth announcement and family tribute
