Who Is Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Louis Osbourne? From Childhood Memories to His Father’s Final Moments

Louis Osbourne is the lesser-known son of legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. While Ozzy’s children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee became famous through the reality TV show The Osbournes, Louis led a more private life—though he was deeply involved in his father’s final days.

Who Is Louis Osbourne?

Louis was born in 1975 to Ozzy and his first wife, Thelma Riley. Before marrying Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy had three children from his first marriage: Jessica, Louis, and Thelma’s son Elliot (formerly known as Kingsley), whom Ozzy adopted. Louis is Ozzy’s only biological son from that marriage. Although he wasn’t in the spotlight like his half-siblings, Louis shared special moments with his father during his early years and reconnected more as adults.

A touching photo of a young Louis riding in a car with Ozzy in 1981 shows how close they once were. However, Louis has openly spoken about the challenges of growing up with a rockstar dad. In the 2011 documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, he and his sister Jessica recalled how Ozzy was often away on tour, and their childhood lacked consistency. Jessica described it as “erratic,” with long absences and sudden returns.

Despite the rocky early relationship, Louis stayed connected to his father over the years. In a 2012 interview with Birmingham Live, he said, “Dad usually calls on a Sunday afternoon for a catch-up.” He also shared that Ozzy loved being a grandfather and enjoyed spending time with Louis’ children whenever he visited the UK.

Louis briefly appeared on the first season of The Osbournes, particularly in the holiday-themed episode, A Very Ozzy Christmas. He also pursued his own career in music as a DJ, performing in venues across the UK and US.

When Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025, Louis was by his side. The family released a heartfelt statement confirming Ozzy’s passing, signed by his wife Sharon and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis—although his other children Jessica and Elliot were not mentioned.

Ozzy’s death followed a long battle with health issues. In 2020, he revealed he had Parkinson’s disease. Prior to that, he suffered a serious fall in 2019 and underwent spinal surgery. These problems, combined with his 2003 quad bike accident, eventually forced him to stop touring in 2023.

Louis Osbourne’s quiet strength and steady connection with his father over the years show a different side of the famous Osbourne family. While he didn’t live in the spotlight, Louis was part of the rock legend’s real story—one filled with ups, downs, and a final goodbye surrounded by love.