Jack Osbourne and wife Aree Gearhart have welcomed their second child together, naming her Ozzy Matilda Osbourne in tribute to Jack’s late father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The baby girl was born March 5, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, just months after Ozzy’s death in July 2025. The gesture blends personal grief with a public celebration of the Osbourne family’s cultural and musical legacy.

A heartfelt tribute in a name

Jack Osbourne and wife Aree Gearhart named their newborn daughter Ozzy Matilda Osbourne to honor Jack’s late father, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman. Born March 5, she weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. The announcement included a bat plushie, a playful nod to Ozzy’s infamous 1982 stage moment, blending personal remembrance with rock history. Parade + 4

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Fans embrace the symbolic gesture

Social media reactions were filled with affection, with many fans expressing that Ozzy would be proud and touched by the tribute. Comments celebrated the ‘perfect name’ and imagined the late rocker watching over his granddaughter. The choice resonates deeply with Ozzy’s legacy as both a music icon and beloved family figure. Parade + 2

A family milestone amid loss

This is Jack’s second child with Aree and his fifth overall, joining daughters Maple, Pearl, Andy, and Minnie. Jack revealed the pregnancy in December 2025, describing it as planned and a source of healing after his father’s death. Ozzy was aware of the pregnancy before his passing, adding emotional weight to the tribute. Parade + 4

From farewell concert to family legacy

Ozzy Osbourne passed away in July 2025 at age 76, weeks after a farewell concert with Black Sabbath in Birmingham. Jack described the pregnancy as a ‘healthy distraction’ and a ‘full cycle’ moment, shifting the family’s focus from grief to hope. Naming the baby Ozzy Matilda reinforces the Osbourne family’s cultural footprint and personal bonds. Ultimate Classic Rock + 4