Sharon Osbourne has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans for their overwhelming outpouring of love and support following the passing of her husband, the iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. On September 12, Sharon took to her Instagram account to share her feelings, stating, "I'm still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful I am for the overwhelming love and support you've shown on social media." She emphasized that the tributes and messages from fans have provided her with significant comfort during this challenging time.
In her emotional post, Sharon included a touching video featuring herself and their daughter Kelly Osbourne during a recent falconry outing, where they interacted closely with majestic birds of prey. She remarked, "Though I'm still finding my footing, I wanted to share some glorious creatures I had the chance to spend an afternoon with." Sharon further elaborated on the unique bond formed with these powerful birds, stating, "The connection you make with these powerful birds is built entirely on trust and confidence. They'll choose to perch on you only if they sense you are safe and unafraid of them." This metaphor resonated with her personal experience, describing the moment as "nothing short of magical." She concluded her message with love, thanking fans for their extraordinary support.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, as confirmed by a death certificate that revealed he suffered from a heart attack, along with underlying conditions such as coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease. A private funeral service was held on July 31 at the couple's 250-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, England, a property they acquired in 1993. Only 110 close friends and family members, including Ozzy's BLACK SABBATH bandmates, attended the service. Notable attendees included Robert Trujillo from METALLICA, Rob Zombie, Zakk Wylde, Marilyn Manson, and Corey Taylor of SLIPKNOT.
On the day before the private funeral, thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham to honor Ozzy’s legacy. Sharon, along with their children Aimée, Kelly, and Jack, joined the mourners in a heartfelt tribute, showcasing the impact Ozzy had on both his family and fans alike.
Just over two months prior to his passing, Ozzy Osbourne reunited with the original BLACK SABBATH lineup—guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward—for what would be his final performance at the Back To The Beginning charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. During this memorable event, Ozzy performed a five-song set with his solo band, which included guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Mike Inez, keyboardist Adam Wakeman, and drummer Tommy Clufetos.
Following his solo performance, which featured classic hits like "Crazy Train" and "Mama, I'm Coming Home," he was joined by his BLACK SABBATH bandmates for a nostalgic session that included iconic tracks such as "War Pigs," "Iron Man," "N.I.B.," and "Paranoid." During the concert, the 76-year-old rock icon performed seated on a black throne, visibly moved by the moment, expressing to the crowd, "You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
