By J J Anisiobi
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He once took part in many physical and mental challenges for his TV show, Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, but the reality star now faces his biggest battle yet.
Jack was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but vowed to not let it get him down and he showed that today by continuing with normal aspects of his everyday life.
The 26-year-old was spotted for the first time since going public about his illness, walking his two dogs near his Los Angeles home with his fiancée, Lisa Stelly, earlier today.
Keeping things normal: Jack Osbourne took his dogs for a walk near his Los Angeles home, earlier today
Jack put on a brave face as he continued with things as normal but kept a low profile behind his sunglasses and a baseball cap.
The heavily tattooed star was dressed casually in a pair of grey Reebok jogging bottoms and a blue T-shirt with black trainers.
The father-of-one discovered he had multiple sclerosis after losing 60 per cent of vision in his right eye, and speaking to Hello! magazine, he told of his shock at the diagnosis but said he is refusing to let it make him feel downbeat.
Staying positive: Jack was joined by his fianceé Lisa Stelly as the new parents tried to keep their normal life as stable as possible
Walking the line: Jack said he won't let the illness get him down and he has vowed to not get angry or upset about it
Jack, who recently became a father for the first time, said at first he went through all different emotions when he was waiting for the diagnosis.
He said: 'While I was waiting for the final results, I got really, really angry.
'The timing was so bad. I'd just had a baby, work was going great - I kept thinking, "Why now?"
'Then I got really sad for about two days, and after that I realised, being angry and upset is not going to do anything at this point - if anything it's only going to make it worse.
'Adapt and overcome is my new motto': Jack Osbourne is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Staying strong: Jack and his fiancée Lisa Stelly have just become parents for the first time
'Adapt and overcome' is my new motto.'
He said his fiancé Lisa - who gave birth to their daughter Pearl two months ago - has been very positive and supportive.
WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS?
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system.
MS affects the brain and the nervous system and destroys myelin sheath layers between the nerves in the brain and spinal cord which stops impulses being carried around the body.
It can cause blindness, slurred speech, muscle weakness and a loss of coordination.
There is no known cause or cure for MS, which is twice as common in women than men.
Between two and five per cent of cases are discovered in children under 16.
And she told the magazine: 'Jack will have to change his life for the better - get healthier, not get stressed.'
Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and the nervous system and destroys layers between the nerves in the brain and spinal cord which stops impulses being carried around the body.
It can result in blindness, slurred speech, muscle weakness and a loss of co-ordination.
And Jack's parents Sharon and Ozzy said they were still struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis, with Sharon even blaming herself.
She said: 'I keep thinking, "what did I do wrong? What did I eat or drink when I was pregnant?" I feel like it's somehow my fault.
Ozzy added: 'If it was me, you'd think: "Ozzy had a reputation and it caught up with him," but Jack is such a good guy.'
Super cute: Jack's fiancée Lisa tweeted a shot of the pair's daughter yesterday
Sister Kelly took to her Twitter page this morning to urge fans to support her sibling, writing: 'Please support my brother @mrjacko in not only his bravery but honesty! i love you so much jack I'm so proud of you!'
And following the news of his diagnosis being made public, Jack tweeted: 'Thank you all so much for the kind and inspirational words. It means a lot. #adaptandovercome.'
Jack was thrust into the public eye in 2002 when he and his family were followed by film crews for the MTV reality show The Osbournes.
With the family in the public consciousness, he also went through a very public battle with drugs and alcohol.
Concerned: Jack's parents Sharon and Ozzy questioned whether they were to blame
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Positive thoughts help so much and I am sending masses to Jack. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 26. I too lost the sight on one of my eyes (problem sorted out with steroids). I am now mid fifties, still go to the gym, dance, walk my two dogs and generally look forward to and enjoy life. I'm one of the lucky ones and let's hope he is too. I'm so pleased he's "come out" - MS is not a particularly fashionable disease and anything that can draw attention to the illness and the research that goes on every day into the causes of it can only be a good thing. Good luck Jack, with a very supportive family, fiancee and a lovely baby - it can't get better than that.
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I wonder if all the drugs he use to take has anything to do with it. - John, MANCHESTER UK, 18/6/2012 20:39 No, I'd say it had nothing at all to do with it, because one of my Sunday School teachers was diagnosed with MS when I was a young child. Eventually she had to be taken everywhere in a wheelchair. When my son was 5 years old one of his school friends had a father who had to stay in bed most of the day because of MS. He never left the house. His wife looked after him, and stayed by him, and nurses come in every day to help with his care. I don't want to really dishearten Jack Osbourne, but at the same time this shows what a real marriage means, and the vows, "for better or for worse, in sickness and in health." He has a loving fiance and family and the money to get the best medical care.
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"Adapt and overcome" - that's an excellent motto for the things that life throws at us. Good luck to him.
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I look after my godmother who has this terrible incurable disease.... I feel for Jack and his family right now... If there is one positive outcome from this .. I hope that Jack can use his celebrity status to promote awareness and and funds to find out more about this disease... nobody knows my godmother internationally and she is a wonderful and remarkable woman but more needs to be done... Money has been thrown into Cancer and now there are more cures... MONEY needs to be thrown into the research of what causes MS so that we can find a cure... It will sadly not be in my godmothers lifetime but people PLEASE without funding there is no hope.... Give suffers of MS HOPE... My thoughts to all those who suffer or who are loved ones of this sickening disease xx
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my dad got it about the same age and has all the symptoms mentioned to quite a bad degree. unfortunately never known him to walk. That was early 80's, now there is a lot more known to help it such as sticking to a certain diet and supplements and eliminating certain foods etc that can be debilitating . I'm sure he'll be able to have a fairly normal life if he gets the right support. good luck.
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What an incredibly brave young man. It's wonderful that he's chosen to share his diagnosis and raise awareness of MS.
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I feel for Jack and his family and I hope his health does not deteriorate too quickly, but I equally hope that Jack's diagnosis educates as many people as possible and makes them realise that MS is, like so many things, not just initials and something that 'won't happen to me'.
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Awful news to hear, but Jack seems like a strong young man with lots of family support. He'll need that support. I wish him all the best in adapting and overcoming this cruel condition
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I think it's an an act of bravery to tell the world about this terrible disease (especially when in the public eye like him) Coming from a woman who's dad suffers from secondary progressive MS and has done for 10 yrs I understand how hard and testing it can be at times. My father has never lost his will or determination. He just needs that 'push' at times and with a loving family around him as I am sure jack does, he may not beat it in body but will in mind and spirit. I may be wrong but do not believe in pitying people but I do wish him the best of luck and all the health and happiness in the world and pray it's the least progressive for him and his lovely little family.
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MS needn't be too much bother so long as you take steps avoid triggering episodes/worsening it, managing stress, avoiding exposure to excessive heat, and not over exerting ones self often help. My mother in law has it and is still around at the ripe old age of 86! Having a good diet and knowing when enough is enough has always helped her.
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