Get to Know Elliot Kingsley, Ozzy Osbourne’s Beloved Adopted Son

Ozzy Osbourne’s passing has sent shockwaves around the world, leaving fans and the music industry in deep mourning. Also impacted is his beloved family, which he built over the years. Before his death on 22 July 2025, at the age of 76, Ozzy Osbourne left behind six children. Among them was Elliot Kingsley, his adopted son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.

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Elliot, born in 1966, was Thelma’s son from a previous relationship. Ozzy adopted him shortly after marrying Riley in 1971. Though not his biological child, Elliot was raised as one of Ozzy’s own during the early days of the rock legend’s rise to fame with Black Sabbath.

A Private Life Rooted in Theater

Unlike some of his siblings, Elliot Kingsley has chosen to live far from the spotlight. He is known to have a deep passion for the arts, particularly the theater. Elliot has worked as a stage actor and is known for his long-standing involvement in the dramatic arts, devoting much of his life to promoting live theater and engaging young audiences. As an accomplished stage actor, he has performed in numerous UK productions and is known for his deep commitment to fostering drama and live performance.

While details about his personal life remain mostly private, Elliot is described by those close to him as creative, thoughtful, and committed to preserving the legacy of performance art.

Elliot is known for keeping an extremely low profile and is not active on any public social media platforms. Unlike his half-siblings, Kelly and Jack, who have achieved celebrity status through music and reality TV, Elliot has remained grounded in his passion for theater.

Where Is Elliot Kingsley Now? Inside His Life in New Zealand

Daily Mail reported Elliot Kingsley currently resides in Wellington, New Zealand, with his wife, Joanne Crawford. The couple previously lived in Scotland, Joanne’s home country, before relocating abroad to start their next chapter together.

How many biological kids does Ozzy Osbourne have?

Ozzy Osbourne was a father to five biological children: Louis, born in 1975; Jessica Starshine, born on November 29, 1979; Aimée, born on July 4, 1982; Kelly, born on October 27, 1984; and Jack, born on November 8, 1985.

Ozzy Osbourne passed away just weeks after sharing the stage with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for one final show.

The legendary rocker passed away on 22nd July. Reports state he was surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement issued by his family.

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As per Mirror, the statement reads: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the statement reads. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”