šĀ Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has confirmed he is in recovery and doing “surprisingly well” after being shot three times in a random assault near the Las Vegas Strip on October 15. The guitar icon, who was struck in the forearm, back (breaking a rib), and foot, has assured fans that, due to the bullets miraculously missing all vital organs, he is expected to make a “full recovery.”
š A Sarcastic Message to DJ Ashba
Lee delivered his first personal health update via a message to former Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba, who lives in the same area. Ashba shared the exchange on his Instagram Stories, revealing Lee’s characteristic dark humor:
> “Doing surprisingly well. I am one lucky mother fu**er,” Lee responded to Ashba’s concerned message. He then joked about his recovery: “Just make sure your bday bash is wheelchair accessible! Just jestin’.”
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Ashba, relieved by the response, replied, “So fn thankful you’re ok! Naha! U got it bro!”
š¤ Ozzy Osbourne Sends Well Wishes After 37 Years
The news of the attack prompted an outpouring of support from the music community, including messages from Gary Holt, Doug Aldrich, Tracii Guns, and Dave Navarro.
Most notably, Lee’s former boss, Ozzy Osbourne, publicly expressed his shock and concern, despite not having seen Lee in decades. The Prince of Darkness issued a statement to TMZ, condemning the violence:
> “It’s been 37 years since I’ve seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn’t take away from the shock of hearing what happened to him today. It’s just another senseless act of gun violence. I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be OK.”
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Lee’s upbeat, if slightly profane, message confirms he is focused on healing and intends to return to form, signaling his resilience following the life-threatening encounter.