Ozzy Osbourne‘s death shocked the rock world. As fans continue to process the death of the Prince of Darkness, they were also hit with another heartbreaking loss when it was announced that the iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan had died. While Ozzy and Hulk weren’t exactly in the same bracket when it comes to celebrities, one was a rock legend, the other a sports icon, fans are taking both losses hard. Unfortunately, Ozzy’s family, which includes wife Sharon and kids Jack and Kelly, is allegedly upset that the musician’s death is being overshadowed by Hogan’s passing.
According to ShuterScoop, Ozzy Osbourne’s death has been sharing media coverage with Hulk Hogan’s passing, and the Osbourne clan isn’t thrilled about it.
“They’re devastated,” a source says. “They finally had a moment to honor Ozzy in peace. And then — BOOM — here comes Hulk stealing headlines. It’s like the ‘80s rivalry all over again.”
Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan Compete for Media Attention in Death
Just hours after Ozzy’s surprising death was reported, the news of Hulk’s death hit. It was reported that paramedics were called to the wrestler’s home in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Although they tried to save him, there was nothing to be done.
Tributes for Ozzy and Hulk were pouring in from all over the globe. However, the Osbournes were exactly happy that their patriarch had to share the spotlight.
“They think it’s typical Hulk — even in death, it’s all about him,” says the insider.
Both Ozzy and Hulk’s deaths came as a surprise to fans. Osbourne had only recently rocked his final concert and had fans going wild with his incredible vocals after all these years. Meanwhile, Hogan had been recovering from surgery as rumors of his declining health swirled.
While both men were known to have been dealing with their own health issues, their losses have hit the pop culture world hard. Meanwhile, the Osbournes may be feeling salty about sharing Ozzy’s media attention with Hulk, but they reportedly won’t be looking to turn it into a public feud.
“[Sharon is] focused on Ozzy,” the source suggests. “They’re not going to compete for grief airtime. That’s not how Ozzy would want it.”
It’s clear that both Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan have made their impacts on the entertainment industry for several decades. Their fans will remember them both fondly and with great respect for changing their fields. However, it is unfortunate that they’re competing for media attention even in death.
