Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

From Prince of Darkness to Grandpa's Heart: Ozzy Osbourne's Sweet Legacy with His Grandkids

SHOCKING CELEBRITY LEGACY: OZZY OSBOURNE'S SECRET SIDE REVEALED IN HEART-WRENCHING TRIBUTE

In a stunning tribute, Lisa Stelly, ex-wife of Jack Osbourne, has opened up the private life of the late rocker Ozzy Osbourne in a series of adorable photos that showcase his softer side. The Prince of Darkness may have ruled the stage with his outrageous antics, but behind closed doors, he was a devoted grandfather who doted on his grandkids.

Lisa's heartfelt tribute, shared exclusively on Instagram, is a poignant reminder of the late music icon's endearing personality. As Jack's ex-wife, Lisa had a front-row seat to Ozzy's loving relationship with their children and grandchildren. "The world got Ozzy," she wrote, "We got Papa." Her words perfectly capture the essence of Ozzy's unforgettable impact on those closest to him.

He may have been known as the Prince of Darkness on stage, but Ozzy Osbourne seemed to radiate sunshine when he was with his grandkids. His son Jack's ex-wife Lisa Stelly shared adorable photos of him with their children on Thursday, two days after Ozzy's death at 76

But who was this larger-than-life figure behind the scenes? The photos reveal a man who traded in his leather pants for sweatpants and let loose with his grandkids. In one adorable snap, he beamed with pride as he held 13-year-old Pearl, while another showed off his playfully fierce side as he gave her a ride on his shoulders.

But Ozzy's affection didn't stop at his human family; he had a special spot in his heart for animals, too! Lisa shared a hilarious clip of him jokingly calling their cat "good-looking vermin." The singer's love for animals was so well-known that it even caught the attention of animal welfare organization PETA. However, fans were quick to poke fun at Ozzy's infamous bat-biting incident in 1982, which has become an enduring part of his legacy.

According to Ozzy himself, he thought the bat was just a rubber toy when he playfully bit down – only to realize it was, well, quite real. "Whatever else I do," he mused in later years, "my epitaph will be: 'Born December 3, 1948. Died, whenever. And he bit the head off a bat.'" Ouch!

'The world got Ozzy. We got Papa,' Lisa wrote. 'One of one. Larger than life. It hurts to say goodbye, but what a gift it was to have him. We will never stop missing you'

Lisa's tribute also highlighted Ozzy's strong bond with her children, Pearl, Andy, and Minnie, whom she shares with Jack. Their daughter Andy, 10, was born in June 2015, followed by Minnie in February 2018. Lisa even shared a heartwarming photo of the family bonding over dinner at what looked like a tropical paradise.

But their relationship wasn't without its challenges. Sources close to the couple revealed that Lisa filed for divorce in 2013 after suffering a miscarriage earlier that year. Jack later got engaged to fashion designer Aree Gearhart, and they welcomed daughter Maple in July 2022.

Lisa's tribute is not only a testament to Ozzy's loving personality but also a reminder of her own journey with the Osbourne family. As an actress and model turned cake-decorating supply seller, Lisa has come full circle. Her Instagram post is a poignant reminder that even in death, Ozzy's legacy lives on through his grandkids and the countless lives he touched.

Jack Osbourne shares three children with his ex Lisa: daughters Pearl, 13; Andy, 10; and Minnie, seven. They married in 2012 and divorced in 2019; pictured in 2015 in LA

In the words of PETA: "Ozzy may have been known for biting the head off a bat, but it seems he was also a cat lover at heart." We can't help but wonder – would Ozzy be proud of the animal-loving tribute from PETA?

TheScholarlyNote.com exclusively has more on this story as we delve deeper into the life and times of the legendary rocker. Stay tuned for updates!

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The rocker reverted to his trickster persona in a fun snap with one of his younger granddaughters. He showed off a playfully fierce open-mouthed look while giving the little girl a ride on his shoulders

We're grateful to have shared this heart-wrenching tribute with you, and we hope it brought a smile (or tears) to your face. Ozzy's legacy will live on through his grandkids, music, and the countless lives he touched. If you want more exclusive content like this, be sure to follow us for the latest news and updates!

Ozzy displayed a hilariously side grin in one photo featuring his former daughter-in-law, who appeared to be holding her youngest daughter

The heavy metal icon proved to be a good sport in another photo in which he let one of his baby granddaughters stick her fingers in his mouth

In an older snap, he cooed at one of his grandkids while resting on a bed as she looked ready to plant a kiss on his face

There wasn't any hint of Ozzy's dark stage person in the behind-the-scenes snaps with his granddaughters

One of the little girls played with her grandfather as he tried to paint in another photo

In addition to sharing Ozzy's adorable moments with his grandkids, Lisa highlighted his strong relationship with animals

Fans mocked PETA after his death for saluting his love of animals because he bit the head off a bat 43 years earlier on stage. But Osbourne expressed regret for the incident over the years and claimed he thought a fan had handed him a rubber toy bat

Although Lisa devoted most of her post to showing Ozzy's overwhelming affection for his grandchildren, she also included a photo of the herself bonding with the rocker

Lisa filed to divorce Jack in 2018, and it was finalized the following year. He went on to marry fashion designer Aree Gearhart in December 2021, and they welcomed their first child, daughter Maple, in July 2022; he's pictured with his first three daughters