Louis Osbourne, the eldest and often private son of the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, opened up about his father’s funeral during an appearance on his brother Jack Osbourne’s podcast, Trying Not to Die. He described being deeply moved by the vast number of fans who came out to pay tribute.
He recalled turning a corner and realizing the crowd was “f‑king insane,” with people climbing lampposts, hanging out of windows, and even standing on top of bus stops just to catch a glimpse. After exiting their cars to lay flowers, the procession continued for about half a mile, with people still following the family. Louis said the experience gave him “goosebumps” — he knew many people loved his father, but he’d never fully grasped just how much.
Louis and his siblings — including Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and their mother Sharon Osbourne — attended the funeral in Buckinghamshire, England, just a week after Ozzy’s death. Although private, Louis marked his grief in a subtle way: he changed his Facebook profile picture to a black square in tribute to his dad.
He described the moment as “awe‑inspiring,” saying it made him more aware than ever of his father’s impact and how deeply he was loved by people around the world.
What to Watch / Implications:
- Louis’s perspective offers a rare, more intimate glimpse into the Osbourne family’s grief and how Ozzy’s legacy resonated not just with fans but with his own children.
- His reflection could reshape public perception of his relationship with his father — a relationship that was often portrayed as distant.
- The turnout at the funeral could highlight just how big Ozzy’s cultural impact remained, even in death.
Summary:
Louis Osbourne, who tends to stay out of the spotlight, expressed genuine amazement and emotion at the love shown for his father at his funeral. The massive public tribute gave him a renewed sense of how much Ozzy meant to people — and how powerful his legacy still is.
