The family of rock star Ozzy Osbourne aired President Donald Trump’s voicemail on Wednesday, months after his death in July.
Osbourne’s Widow, Sharon, and their children, Kelly and Jack, posted a family tribute on their podcast. During the episode, Jack held a cellphone to the microphone to play Trump’s voicemail to Sharon, who was the second runner-up in Trump’s third season of Celebrity Apprentice in 2010.
“Hi, Sharon, it’s Donald Trump, and I just wanted to wish you the best and the family,” Trump said in the recording. “Ozzy was amazing, he was an amazing guy. I met him a few times, and I wanna tell you he was unique in every way and talented.”
“So I just wanted to wish you the best, and it’s a tough thing, I know how close you were, and whatever I can do, take care of yourself, say hello to the family. Thanks, bye,” Trump said.
The U.K.-based celebrity family has typically remained apolitical and has refrained from offering endorsements of political candidates. However, Kelly Osbourne spoke out against Trump’s campaign promises while guest-hosting The View in 2015.
“Love him or hate him, he didn’t have to call and leave a voicemail,” Jack said of Trump’s message.
“Listen, when it comes to politics, we know nobody comes out a winner,” Sharon said. “All I know is a man that I know, I worked with for a month. I spent one month with him and his wife, who was always gracious, elegant, just a delight to talk to.”
“He was just a great guy to talk to, and he has always treated me with respect,” Sharon said. “He wanted nothing from us.”
Sharon noted that she is not an American citizen and that she votes “for no one.” The Osbournes noted that they also received a message from King Charles III, but Sharon implied that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not reach out.
“For [Trump] to take his time to do that for us,” Sharon said while becoming emotional. “And because do you know what? He doesn’t live in a bubble. He knows what’s going on in the streets. He knows what is going on. And I can’t say that for our prime minister. Again, President Trump and Melania. Thank you. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
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Ozzy was 76 when he died. The singer had emphysema but continued to perform, with his final performance just 17 days before he died.
Trump did not offer a statement on Ozzy on Truth Social or X at the time of his death.
