The outpouring of grief following Ozzy Osbourne’s passing in July took a startling turn for his family. Beyond the expected condolences, a woman surfaced with an extraordinary claim – she believed Ozzy was her father.
Her attempt to prove the connection wasn’t through conventional means. Instead, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne revealed on their family podcast, “The Osbournes,” that they received a deeply unsettling package: the woman’s toenails, blood, and hair. It was a desperate, visceral plea for a DNA test.
The gesture left the family reeling. Kelly described the aftermath of Ozzy’s death as attracting “nutters coming out of the woodwork,” individuals claiming to communicate with his spirit or, in this case, asserting a familial link through bizarre offerings.
This wasn’t the only strange development. The family also recounted receiving messages from people who claimed to be channeling Ozzy from beyond the grave, adding another layer of the surreal to their mourning process.
The podcast episode, a rare gathering of Jack, Sharon, and Kelly, also offered a poignant glimpse into Ozzy’s final months. Sharon bravely shared details of a fall he suffered in December 2023, eight months before his death.
Ozzy initially downplayed the incident, simply complaining of back pain. However, it was later discovered he had fractured a vertebra, a painful injury that proved particularly difficult for him to heal given his age and pre-existing health conditions.
Sharon explained the grim reality of his prognosis. While a typical fracture might heal within six weeks, Ozzy’s overall health made a natural recovery unlikely, bordering on miraculous.
The fall triggered a cascade of complications. Hospitalization led to pneumonia – an ailment Ozzy battled three times in the past year – compounding his discomfort and weakening his condition. It was a devastating domino effect that ultimately contributed to his decline.
Jack Osbourne acknowledged his father’s stoicism, noting he wasn’t one to readily admit or address pain. This quiet suffering, combined with the underlying health issues, painted a heartbreaking picture of Ozzy’s final struggle.
The revelations offered a raw and intimate look at the Osbourne family’s grief, navigating not only the loss of a beloved husband and father, but also the unsettling attention and bizarre claims that followed his passing.
