Hours after Ozzy Osbourne's death was officially announced, the multimillion-dollar inheritance that his son, Jack, will receive has been revealed. This is a fact that has surely left more than a few speechless.
The international music scene is in mourning as they bid a final farewell to the iconic lead singer of Black Sabbath and an emblematic figure of heavy metal.
Ozzy Osbourne's death occurred just a few weeks after he gave his last concert before his thousands of fans. Now, this well-known 76-year-old British singer has left an indelible legacy in the history of music.
As expected, the artist's family wasted no time in sharing this sad news through a statement published on their official social media:
"With more sadness than words can express, we must inform you that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time."
Now, many are wondering what will happen to the artist's estate. As has been confirmed, a large part will go to his son Jack. However, what has attracted the most attention is the large sum of money that makes up his fortune.
All the details about the inheritance Ozzy Osbourne has left to his son Jack and the rest of his family
According to the specialized site Finance Monthly, Ozzy Osbourne's fortune reached $220 million, an estate that will now go to his children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee.
This is an amount the singer caused thanks to his career in the music industry, as well as his collaborations with different brands, television, and other businesses.
In fact, the numbers speak for themselves: Ozzy Osbourne sold more than 51 million records as a solo artist, which represents income close to $120 million.
In addition, with Black Sabbath, the band that brought him to fame, more than 75 million albums sold are estimated. These numbers cemented his position as one of the most influential voices in the genre.
Meanwhile, Ozzy Osbourne also obtained significant profits with Ozzfest, a festival he founded with his wife Sharon Osbourne. This event became one of the most prominent heavy metal festivals internationally.
It is also worth mentioning the reality show The Osbournes, broadcast by MTV between 2002 and 2005, which showed the day-to-day life of the singer and his family. In fact, just for the four seasons that aired, it is estimated that earnings reached $20 million.
Finally, thanks to merchandising, promotions, and related brands, Ozzy Osbourne's income could have even exceeded $40 million. In addition, after his retirement, Ozzy Osbourne continued to participate actively in music and media.
In fact, he collaborated with artists such as Post Malone and attended award ceremonies and special tributes. His image was also commercially leveraged through official products and an NFT collection launched in 2022.
According to various media, his estate will be divided among his wife Sharon and his children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee. Sharon, who was his partner and manager for more than four decades, is considered the main heir. The family will continue to benefit from income derived from royalties, contracts, and licenses.