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Ozzy Osbourne's Family Speaks Out After Music Featuring in Presidential Campaign

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The late Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, had spoken out against the unauthorized use of his music in a 2019 campaign video by then-President Donald Trump. The statement made by Ozbourne was shared by his family on Wednesday night, following the news of his passing, aged 76. The family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, and their four children, requested their family's privacy be respected at this time. Sharon appeared on Trump's reality show, The Apprentice, in 2004, and made it to the penultimate episode before being fired by the now-President.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Osbourne family, including wife Sharon and their four children, released a joint statement announcing Ozzy's passing and requesting respect for their family's privacy.
  • Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon spoke out against the unauthorized use of his music in a 2019 campaign video by then-President Donald Trump.
  • The family of Ozzy Osbourne has a long-standing relationship with NBC, with Sharon appearing on The Apprentice in 2004 and making it to the penultimate episode.
  • The statement from the Osbourne family was made after Ozzy's music used in Trump's campaign video resurfaced this week following the news of the musician's death.
  • Sharon Osbourne has spoken about Trump on several occasions, describing him as "very nice" during a 2004 visit, but also "uneducated" after a 2018 incident.
  • The news of Ozzy's passing has prompted tributes from his bandmates, including co-founder Tony Iommi, 77, who described him as a "dear friend" and a "brother".

Statistics:

  • Ozzy Osbourne was 76 years old at the time of his passing.
  • Sharon Osbourne is 72 years old.
  • The Osbourne family's statement was shared on Wednesday night after Ozzy's passing.
  • Ozzy's music was used in a 2019 campaign video by then-President Donald Trump without permission.
  • The Osbourne family has a history with NBC, including Sharon's appearance on The Apprentice in 2004.
  • Sharon Osbourne has spoken about Donald Trump on several occasions, including a 2004 visit and a 2018 incident.

Sources:

  • Rolling Stone (no date mentioned)
  • Trump's 2019 campaign video, resurfaced this week
  • NBC News, "Sharon Osbourne Sits Down With Matt Lauer" (April 1, 2004)
  • BBC News, "Trump visits UK, calls Theresa May 'great leader'" (July 13, 2018)
  • Sharon Osbourne's Twitter account, where she described Trump as "uneducated" after the 2018 incident

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