JACK Osbourne paid an emotional tribute to his dad Ozzy today, revealing his heart has “hurt too much” to speak out since the rock legend’s death.
The Black Sabbath star, who died on July 22, was laid to rest next to the lake in his Buckinghamshire home last Thursday.
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It comes after the rocker’s cause of death was confirmed last night.
His occupation was listed as “rock legend, songwriter and performer” on his death certificate in a nod towards the Black Sabbath frontman.
Ozzy’s youngest son shared a short video compilation of clips and photographs of himself and his father.
Jack, 39, was seen supporting his mum Sharon and his sisters Kelly, 40, and Aimee, 41, at their dad’s funeral.
He appeared on the American reality TV show The Osbournes as a child alongside his father, sisters and mother.
Jack said today: “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father.
“My heart has hurt too much. I’m gonna keep this short because he certainly hated long rambling speeches.
“He was so many things to so many people, but I was so lucky and blessed to be apart of a very small group that got to call him Dad.’
“My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude.
“I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing. I think this quote best describes my father.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death revealed as Black Sabbath legend is given brilliant job title on official certificate
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The tribute was followed by a quote from Hunter S. Thompson, known for writing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
It reads: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body… but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a ride!'”
Jack went on to say that the quote from the American author summed up his dad, adding “he lived his life fully.”
The legendary rocker passed away just weeks after he took to the stage one final time at Villa Park in Birmingham.
The band performed some of their greatest hits, ending with a rendition of Paranoid.
During his last interview, the heavy metal icon said his “final encore” meant “everything”.
Last Thursday, an “incredibly emotional” funeral service was held for the rocker, a family friend told The Sun.
The home was decorated with pictures of Ozzy, and mourners were given a photograph of him to take home.
The singer’s nearest and dearest attended, joining his wife Sharon and his children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, his son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.
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