Just three months after Ozzy Osbourne’s family lost their beloved patriarch, the Prince of Darkness, they are mourning the loss of the family dog.
Sharon Osbourne announced on Instagram on Sunday that the family’s longtime pet, a Siberian husky named Elvis, had died at the age of 14.
“I can’t believe I’m posting this but my beloved Elvis passed away this week,” Sharon wrote on Instagram, alongside photos of herself, Ozzy and their dog over the years. “He gave me 14 precious [years]. He was by my side until the end. Rest in peace my darling boy.
Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the late Black Sabbath frontman, shared her own tribute on Sunday, calling Elvis her “guardian angel.”
“It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that we lost Elvis this week,” Kelly wrote. “Elvis hasn’t left my side since my father passed away. He helped me through the darkest time of my life.”
Kelly reflected that perhaps his father “needed him”, adding: “Life can be so cruel but also give you many treasures. We were so lucky to have Elvis for 14 years. Thank you for all the love, Elvis – you were one of a kind.”
Elvis joined the Osbourne household several years after “The Osbournes” reality TV series ended, but became a staple of the family’s social media posts. The dog often appeared in photos with Sharon and Kelly, and even visited Sharon on set while she was a co-host on “The Talk.”
Ozzy Osbourne died in July of a heart attack at the age of 76.
