Ozzy Osbourne | Source: Getty Images
Jack Osbourne's Wife Aree Gearhart Honors Her 'Coolest Father‑in‑Law' Ozzy Osbourne After His Death
Aug 05, 2025 - 06:54 A.M.
As the world mourns the loss of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, his daughter-in-law Aree Gearhart is remembering him not as the Prince of Darkness — but as a warm, funny, and devoted grandfather whose love shaped her family.
Jack Osbourne's wife, Aree Gearhart, is paying tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne with a heartfelt message honoring his memory as both a father-in-law and a grandfather.
Ozzy Osbourne and his granddaughter Maple, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, August 3, 2025, Aree, 34, reflected on her bond with the music icon, calling him the "coolest father-in-law" while sharing a series of personal family photos.
Ozzy Osbourne, smiling at a plate of lobster, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
"I'm pretty sure I have the coolest father-in-law around, and the best papa to my kids," she wrote. "The world got a rockstar, but we got an ice lolly-loving, goofy, big-hearted guy who made us laugh like no other."
The Osbourne family, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
The carousel of images included candid moments with Ozzy, from wedding day snapshots to tender scenes of him cuddling his granddaughter Maple. One photo shows Aree and Ozzy arm-in-arm at her wedding, while another captures him lying on a couch, holding Maple as a baby on his chest.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne with baby Maple, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
"He was always in my corner and I forever am thankful to him for raising my husband and blessing me w my family, [sic]" she continued. "We got Nana always, Papa. Keep giving us all those signs from above 🖤✨."
Ozzy Osbourne giving his grandchild a kiss on the lips, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
Aree concluded the post with a touching promise, "We'll keep your name loud, your stories alive, and your love wrapped around us like armor. Forever our guy."
The Osbourne family onboard a boat, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
The post also featured images of Ozzy enjoying time with family — dining with Aree and her parents, kissing Maple on the head, and relaxing on a boat with his wife Sharon, children, and extended family.
Ozzy Osbourne at the dinner table with his in-laws, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
One particularly sweet photo showed Ozzy sitting on a plane beside Sharon, 72, resting his head on her shoulder as she cradled newborn Maple. Another included a festive moment of Ozzy posing with Jack, Aree, daughter Aimee Osbourne, and three of his grandchildren, all wearing matching Christmas hats.
The Osbourne family, posted on August 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/areeosbourne
Jack and Aree quietly tied the knot in 2023 and share one child together. Jack is also father to three daughters — Pearl, 13, Andy, 10, and Minnie, 7 — from his previous marriage to Lisa Stelly.
Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025. He had been battling Parkinson's Disease since 2003.
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