Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy Osbourne, reveals that he was labeled an "insurance risk" and struggled to find work after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
In 2012, at the age of 26, Jack was initially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
"Jack revealed at the convention that it was a problem early on professionally, according to People. "They were like, 'Oh, yeah, it’s too dangerous. … So, I did lose work, and I found that really insulting," he said."
Jack, as a producer, recognized the expectations of his job and believed it was unfair for others to judge his abilities. Currently, he produces horror and haunted house-themed travel shows, including "Jack Osbourne's Night of Terror" and "Ozzy & Jack's World Detour."
"He stated, "I understand what it means to be a producer. We’re not that smart," and then added, "And you’re going to sit there and, like, a producer is going to tell me what I can or cannot do on a neurological issue? I’m like, ‘No. F--- off, dude. Stay in your lane.’ ""
The Mayo Clinic states that MS is a degenerative neurological disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that produce and maintain it. This results in symptoms such as numbness, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking, with some individuals losing the ability to walk completely.
"They were like, 'Oh, yeah, it’s too dangerous. … So I did lose work, and I found that really insulting." — Jack Osbourne
Jack acknowledged that while MS is known to cause common symptoms, he has not experienced any significant issues with the disease. He expressed gratitude for his good fortune in having MS without any major problems.
"I exercise a lot, eat right, and enjoy being active through activities like rock climbing, jiujitsu, and hiking. While there have been some things here and there, nothing life-changing has happened yet, which I am grateful for."
He knew his body's capabilities but needed a public demonstration of his strength to motivate him to work harder.
""I did well on 'Dancing with the Stars,' and after that, everyone thought I was okay," he said."
Jack was a contestant on season two of FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." Although he enjoyed the show, Jack was medically withdrawn after six episodes due to an elevated heart rate for two consecutive days.
In a November 2023 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he revealed that although his departure was due to medical reasons, his MS was not the underlying cause. Instead, he left due to a potassium deficiency.
"I'm putting on my producer hat. The show requires people to drop. The medic on the show is a real doctor, but it doesn't make for good TV if we get patched up and go back in the fight. We need people to leave. So, it's a kiss of death when you go see the doctor on that show, even if it's something minor."
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