Jack Osbourne Shares How His Dad Ozzy Osbourne Is Handling The Pandemic

With Ozzy Osbourne at a higher risk for contracting the coronavirus due to his recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, his son Jack Osbourne is taking every precaution to protect his dad. In a candid conversation with ET, Jack, the star of Portals to Hell, gave an update on how the legendary Black Sabbath frontman is faring during this challenging time.

Ozzy's Emotional Struggles Amid Isolation

Jack Osbourne, 34, recently opened up about his dad's emotional state during the global pandemic. "He's a little depressed because he can't do anything," Jack explained on Thursday, April 30. "And he's fallen victim to watching the news all day." Jack, who is clearly concerned about his father's mental health, advised Ozzy to limit his news consumption. "I'm like, 'Dude, turn that crap off. Watch a little bit in the morning, a little bit at night. Get the broad strokes. But let's unplug the IV of news right now," he said.

Ozzy's Health and Vulnerability to the Virus

Ozzy Osbourne, 71, is particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus due to his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges of social distancing, Jack reassured fans that his dad is "doing pretty good" overall. "Here’s the thing, I am not letting a disease started by bats kill my dad. That’s not how this is going, OK?" Jack joked, referencing the infamous incident when Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a Black Sabbath concert in 1982. "This is not some giant revenge plot from bats to get my dad back," he laughed.

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Jack's Personal Struggles and Coping Mechanisms

Like his father, Jack Osbourne is also at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19 due to his multiple sclerosis diagnosis. In a heartfelt moment, Jack revealed how he's handling the isolation. "I’m doing great, you know," he shared. "Just been kind of keeping my head down and trying to stay as healthy as possible." Jack also mentioned that he's staying entertained and active by spending quality time with his daughters Pearl, 8, Andy, 4, and Minnie, 2. "There’s this looming shadow of impending doom, and like, 'Oh my god, I can’t believe this is happening.' But then I’m on a really good routine at home," he added. "I’m exercising every day, trying to do good at home — I’m just not posting about it," Jack said with a smile.