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Sharon Osbourne breaks silence as she responds to touching Ozzy tributes after her beloved husband's death aged 76
SHARON Osbourne has broken her silence by responding to touching tributes paid to her beloved late husband Ozzy. The iconic singer - dubbed the - passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, it was confirmed yesterday. 10 Ozzy with his wife Sharon Credit: Rex 10 Sharon responded to Jack Saunders' tribute Credit: Instagram 10 The pair married in 1982 Credit: Corbis 10 Ozzy and Sharon in 1986 with their three kids Jack, Kelly & Aimee Credit: Getty - Contributor Now, his loving wife Sharon has responded to fans sending their condolences on social media. She replied to one message shared by musician Gavin Rossdale. The Bush singer posted a picture of himself with Ozzy on Instagram, with the caption: "RIP OZZY - a great man - a true legend - I met Ozzy through Jack just a few times, but he was so warm and kind and funny and I love that memory. "Sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power." Read More on Ozzy Osbourne Sharon wrote underneath "bless you" in acknowledgement of the tribute. The late rock star's wife also replied to BBC Radio 1 DJ Jack Saunders' message of support. "Jack thank you for your tribute to Ozzy tonight, bless you," she commented. Most read in Celebrity Thames Valley Air Ambulance confirmed Sharon — married for 43 years — said in a joint statement that he had been 'surrounded by love'. Ozzy Osbourne top five greatest moments Ozzy's life changed forever when Sharon Levy turned up at the door in 1970. He later said of the woman who became his second wife: 'If it weren't for her, without a shadow of a doubt, I would be dead.' Sharon, then 27, was the daughter of Black Sabbath's manager Don Arden. They'd first met when she was 18 and working as her dad's receptionist. 10 Ozzy on tour in Las Vegas in 2002 with his beloved Sharon by his side Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 10 Sharon and Ozzy as youngsters Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Ozzy and Sharon pictured in Brazil in 1985 The singer wrote in his autobiography I Am Ozzy: 'I fell for Sharon so badly, man.' Sharon convinced the wreck that he could be a solo star, and that she should be the one to manage him. In one of his last interviews, Ozzy described the reality TV star and X Factor judge as his 'soulmate'. He said: 'Sometimes I love her, sometimes I don't love her, sometimes I'm angry with her, sometimes I'm crazy about her, sometimes I'm very jealous of her, sometimes I wanna f***ing kill her. 'But through it all, at the end of the day, I love her more than anything in the world.' As Sharon took over running Ozzy's professional life, the Brummie lad quickly realised that he had never met a woman like her before. In his 2009 biography, I Am Ozzy, he revealed: 'I'd never come across a girl who was like me. Wherever we went, we were always the drunkest and the loudest. 'I learned that when Sharon is on a mission, she'll throw herself at it, lock, stock and barrel, and not stop fighting until well after the bell's rung. 'I trusted Sharon like I'd never trusted anyone before on the business side of things.' Not only did she become mother to his three children , and Jack but she also got things back on track. Wild and hilarious Ozzy stories 1. Ozzy once told Sharon: 'Don't cremate me, whatever you do. 'I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree over my head. 'A crabapple tree, preferably, so the kids can make wine out of me and get pissed out of their heads. 'As for what they'll put on my headstone, I ain't under any illusions. 'If I close my eyes, I can already see it: 'Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948 'Died, whenever. 'He bit the head off a bat.' 2. Ozzy decided to stop using acid while recording Black Sabbath album Vol 4. He said: 'I took ten tabs of acid then went for a walk in a field. 'I ended up standing there talking to this horse for about an hour. 'In the end, the horse turned around and told me to f**k off. 'That was it for me.' 3. The rocker began tattooing himself as a teenager while growing up in Birmingham. He said: 'I even put a smiley face on each of my knees to cheer myself up when I was sitting on the bog in the morning.' Decades later he had 'thanks' tattooed on his right palm. He said: 'It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. 'How many times do you say 'thanks' to people during your lifetime? 'Tens of thousands, probably. 'Now all I had to do was raise my right hand.' 4. The Osbournes had a donkey called Sally, who used to sit in the living room with Ozzy and watch Match Of The Day. 5. Former slaughterhouse worker Ozzy claimed to have killed his family's cats while high. He recalled: 'I was taking drugs so much I was a f***ed. 'The final straw came when I shot all our cats. 'We had about 17, and I went crazy and shot them all. 'My wife found me under the piano in a white suit – a shotgun in one hand and a knife in the other.' 6. The Prince of Darkness was interested in the Bible. He said: 'I've tried to read it several times. 'But I've only ever got as far as the bit about Moses being 720 years old, and I'm like, 'What were these people smoking back then?'' 7. Ozzy met the late Queen at the Royal Variety Performance. He recalled: 'I was standing next to Cliff Richard. 'She took one look at the two of us, and said, 'Oh, so this is what they call variety, is it?' then cracked up laughing. 'I honestly thought Sharon must have slipped some acid into my cornflakes that morning.' 8. Ozzy loved putting hidden messages in songs. He said: 'On No Rest For The Wicked, if you play Bloodbath In Paradise backwards, you can clearly hear me saying, 'Your mother sells whelks in Hull'.' Debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, with big numbers like Crazy Train, Suicide Solution and Mr Crowley, appeared in September 1980, and eventually sold more than five million copies. Sharon also amped up his satanic image, encouraging stage antics such as flinging animal entrails into the audience. Sharon and Ozzy wed in Hawaii on July 4, 1982. However, in 1989 Ozzy's hardcore partying lifestyle took a sinister turn Although the couple have famously spoken about how they both gave as good as they got, the incident saw Ozzy seek help for his drug use. She agreed not to press charges if he went to rehab - a decision that allowed the artist to continue performing and become the icon he is remembered as today. Along with Sharon and his kids, they became global TV sensations through their groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary The Osbournes. It was such a smash hit that it paved the way for similar reality shows featuring Paris Hilton and later The Kardashians. Sharon was also by Ozzy's side throughout his health battles over the years, He was sadly The singer told Good Morning America at the time that he couldn't hide his Explaining the condition, Sharon said: "It's Parkin 2 which is a form of Parkinson's. There are so many different types of "It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination but it does affect the nerves in your body. "It's like you'll have a good day, then a good day and then a really bad day." Ozzy added: "A year ago I was in a terrible state. I'm on a host of medication, mainly for the surgery. "I've got numbness down this arm and my legs are going cold. I don't know if it's the Parkinson's or what. That's the problem." Following a spate of nasty injuries in 2022 Ozzy was also But the star still with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham earlier this month. Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand - The icon vowed, however, that it would be due to his deteriorating health . 'HE SECURED HIS PLACE IN THE PANTHEON OF ROCK GODS' And yesterday friends said many big names wanted to salute the bat-munching, self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness, who became a national treasure. Such a service would be held ahead of a smaller private funeral. A source told The Sun: 'There are conversations about a celebration of his life in Birmingham, the city that meant so much to him. 'Artists like Yungblud, who was seen by Ozzy as a musician who could carry on the mantle of what he started all those years ago, is expected to have a role in it. 'There are hundreds of big names who will want to pay their respects and celebrate his life and legacy, as well as thousands of fans who would line the streets to say goodbye.' A Tributes poured in for the legendary singer from across the music world. Sir Elton John shared a photo of himself alongside Ozzy with the message: "So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. "He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. "To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx" Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. "You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Ozzy Osbourne's iconic career The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. Queen icon Sir Brian May also paid tribute, saying Ozzy's final concert earlier in the month "was a glorious way to say goodbye" to the heavy metal vocalist. The guitarist said on social media: "So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. "His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic. "I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by." He added: "But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. "And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri." 10 The Osbourne Clan remained a solid unit throughout the decades Credit: PA 10 Ozzy credited Sharon with saving his life in interviews over the years Credit: Getty 10 Ozzy with Sharon and their three kids Credit: Getty
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Sharon Osbourne breaks silence as she responds to touching Ozzy tributes after her beloved husband's death aged 76
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHARON Osbourne has broken her silence by responding to touching tributes paid to her beloved late husband Ozzy. The iconic singer - dubbed the Prince of Darkness - passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, it was confirmed yesterday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 10 Ozzy with his wife Sharon Credit: Rex 10 Sharon responded to Jack Saunders' tribute Credit: Instagram 10 The pair married in 1982 Credit: Corbis 10 Ozzy and Sharon in 1986 with their three kids Jack, Kelly & Aimee Credit: Getty - Contributor Now, his loving wife Sharon has responded to fans sending their condolences on social media. She replied to one message shared by musician Gavin Rossdale. The Bush singer posted a picture of himself with Ozzy on Instagram, with the caption: "RIP OZZY - a great man - a true legend - I met Ozzy through Jack just a few times, but he was so warm and kind and funny and I love that memory. "Sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power." Sharon wrote underneath "bless you" in acknowledgement of the tribute. The late rock star's wife also replied to BBC Radio 1 DJ Jack Saunders' message of support. "Jack thank you for your tribute to Ozzy tonight, bless you," she commented. Ozzy died at the family mansion in Buckinghamshire with his wife Sharon, 72, and four of his six children by his side. Thames Valley Air Ambulance confirmed an air ambulance was dispatched to 'provide advanced critical care'. Sharon — married for 43 years — said in a joint statement that he had been 'surrounded by love'. Ozzy Osbourne top five greatest moments Ozzy's life changed forever when Sharon Levy turned up at the door in 1970. He later said of the woman who became his second wife: 'If it weren't for her, without a shadow of a doubt, I would be dead.' Sharon, then 27, was the daughter of Black Sabbath's manager Don Arden. They'd first met when she was 18 and working as her dad's receptionist. 10 Ozzy on tour in Las Vegas in 2002 with his beloved Sharon by his side Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 10 Sharon and Ozzy as youngsters Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Ozzy and Sharon pictured in Brazil in 1985 The singer wrote in his autobiography I Am Ozzy: 'I fell for Sharon so badly, man.' Sharon convinced the wreck that he could be a solo star, and that she should be the one to manage him. In one of his last interviews, Ozzy described the reality TV star and X Factor judge as his 'soulmate'. He said: 'Sometimes I love her, sometimes I don't love her, sometimes I'm angry with her, sometimes I'm crazy about her, sometimes I'm very jealous of her, sometimes I wanna f***ing kill her. 'But through it all, at the end of the day, I love her more than anything in the world.' As Sharon took over running Ozzy's professional life, the Brummie lad quickly realised that he had never met a woman like her before. In his 2009 biography, I Am Ozzy, he revealed: 'I'd never come across a girl who was like me. Wherever we went, we were always the drunkest and the loudest. 'I learned that when Sharon is on a mission, she'll throw herself at it, lock, stock and barrel, and not stop fighting until well after the bell's rung. 'I trusted Sharon like I'd never trusted anyone before on the business side of things.' Not only did she become mother to his three children Aimee, Kelly and Jack but she also got things back on track. Wild and hilarious Ozzy stories 1. Ozzy once told Sharon: 'Don't cremate me, whatever you do. 'I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree over my head. 'A crabapple tree, preferably, so the kids can make wine out of me and get pissed out of their heads. 'As for what they'll put on my headstone, I ain't under any illusions. 'If I close my eyes, I can already see it: 'Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948 'Died, whenever. 'He bit the head off a bat.' 2. Ozzy decided to stop using acid while recording Black Sabbath album Vol 4. He said: 'I took ten tabs of acid then went for a walk in a field. 'I ended up standing there talking to this horse for about an hour. 'In the end, the horse turned around and told me to f**k off. 'That was it for me.' 3. The rocker began tattooing himself as a teenager while growing up in Birmingham. He said: 'I even put a smiley face on each of my knees to cheer myself up when I was sitting on the bog in the morning.' Decades later he had 'thanks' tattooed on his right palm. He said: 'It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. 'How many times do you say 'thanks' to people during your lifetime? 'Tens of thousands, probably. 'Now all I had to do was raise my right hand.' 4. The Osbournes had a donkey called Sally, who used to sit in the living room with Ozzy and watch Match Of The Day. 5. Former slaughterhouse worker Ozzy claimed to have killed his family's cats while high. He recalled: 'I was taking drugs so much I was a f***ed. 'The final straw came when I shot all our cats. 'We had about 17, and I went crazy and shot them all. 'My wife found me under the piano in a white suit – a shotgun in one hand and a knife in the other.' 6. The Prince of Darkness was interested in the Bible. He said: 'I've tried to read it several times. 'But I've only ever got as far as the bit about Moses being 720 years old, and I'm like, 'What were these people smoking back then?'' 7. Ozzy met the late Queen at the Royal Variety Performance. He recalled: 'I was standing next to Cliff Richard. 'She took one look at the two of us, and said, 'Oh, so this is what they call variety, is it?' then cracked up laughing. 'I honestly thought Sharon must have slipped some acid into my cornflakes that morning.' 8. Ozzy loved putting hidden messages in songs. He said: 'On No Rest For The Wicked, if you play Bloodbath In Paradise backwards, you can clearly hear me saying, 'Your mother sells whelks in Hull'.' Debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, with big numbers like Crazy Train, Suicide Solution and Mr Crowley, appeared in September 1980, and eventually sold more than five million copies. Sharon also amped up his satanic image, encouraging stage antics such as flinging animal entrails into the audience. Sharon and Ozzy wed in Hawaii on July 4, 1982. However, in 1989 Ozzy's hardcore partying lifestyle took a sinister turn when he tried to strangle Sharon. Although the couple have famously spoken about how they both gave as good as they got, the incident saw Ozzy seek help for his drug use. She agreed not to press charges if he went to rehab - a decision that allowed the artist to continue performing and become the icon he is remembered as today. Along with Sharon and his kids, they became global TV sensations through their groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary The Osbournes. It was such a smash hit that it paved the way for similar reality shows featuring Paris Hilton and later The Kardashians. Sharon was also by Ozzy's side throughout his health battles over the years, The rockstar suffered a spinal injury after an accident at his LA home in 2019 that required him to undergo surgery on his neck. He was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson's the same year and revealed the sad news a year later in an emotional joint interview with Sharon. The singer told Good Morning America at the time that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. Explaining the condition, Sharon said: "It's Parkin 2 which is a form of Parkinson's. There are so many different types of Parkinson's. "It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination but it does affect the nerves in your body. "It's like you'll have a good day, then a good day and then a really bad day." Ozzy added: "A year ago I was in a terrible state. I'm on a host of medication, mainly for the surgery. "I've got numbness down this arm and my legs are going cold. I don't know if it's the Parkinson's or what. That's the problem." Following a spate of nasty injuries in 2022 Ozzy was also forced to cancel an upcoming tour after revealing he was "not physically capable" of the travel required. But the Black Sabbath star still took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham earlier this month. Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when heavy metal royalty descended on Villa Park, to pay their respects. The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand - joining his Black Sabbath muckers on the songs that took him to the world stage. The icon vowed, however, that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health. 'HE SECURED HIS PLACE IN THE PANTHEON OF ROCK GODS' Ozzy's death on Tuesday drew condolences from stars including Sir Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher and Sir Elton John. And yesterday friends said many big names wanted to salute the bat-munching, self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness, who became a national treasure. Such a service would be held ahead of a smaller private funeral. A source told The Sun: 'There are conversations about a celebration of his life in Birmingham, the city that meant so much to him. 'Artists like Yungblud, who was seen by Ozzy as a musician who could carry on the mantle of what he started all those years ago, is expected to have a role in it. 'There are hundreds of big names who will want to pay their respects and celebrate his life and legacy, as well as thousands of fans who would line the streets to say goodbye.' A new documentary, No Escape From Now, is set to air on Paramount+ later this year, following his life since a fall in 2019 — before his Parkinson's diagnosis — left him needing a series of ops on his back and neck. Tributes poured in for the legendary singer from across the music world. Sir Elton John shared a photo of himself alongside Ozzy with the message: "So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. "He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. "To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx" Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. "You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Ozzy Osbourne's iconic career The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. Queen icon Sir Brian May also paid tribute, saying Ozzy's final concert earlier in the month "was a glorious way to say goodbye" to the heavy metal vocalist. The guitarist said on social media: "So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. "His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic. "I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by." He added: "But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. "And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri." 10 The Osbourne Clan remained a solid unit throughout the decades Credit: PA 10 Ozzy credited Sharon with saving his life in interviews over the years Credit: Getty
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Ozzy Osbourne death: New details emerge of Black Sabbath singer's final days
'I'm just taking it one day at a time. Ask him upstairs. In my case, the one below.' Black Sabbath (from left) Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne on May 31, 1970, in London, England. Photo / Getty Images The Black Sabbath star was dealing with numerous health issues, including spinal problems related to an old quad bike crash in 2003 as well as a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. He also revealed that the reunion concert was his wife Sharon's idea, as a way to cheer him up when all the compounding health problems started getting him down. 'You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong. You begin to think this is never going to end,' he told the Guardian. 'Sharon could see that I was in Doom Town, and she says to me: 'I've got an idea.' It was something to give me a reason to get up in the morning.' 'I thought: 'Oh, f****** hell, she's got an idea. Here we go.' Ozzy Osbourne had made plans to see his sister His sister, Jean, has also revealed the two had made plans via text in the final days before his death. 'We had an executive box in the stadium, and when I saw the sea of people waiting to see our John, I just broke down,' she told the Daily Mirror. 'We didn't really get a chance to chat much because it was such a chaotic visit. But in his last text to me he said he would be coming to Birmingham again. 'He said 'I can't wait to come back'. We were hoping to see him this week.' Osbourne also texted his siblings on the day as he drove down Lodge Road, where the family lived close to Aston Villa's stadium. 'He said he couldn't believe all the crowds were walking down our old street to watch him perform. He was blown away,' his sister said. The two sisters saw Osbourne when he was back in Birmingham to be given the freedom of the city alongside his Sabbath bandmates. His sisters are said to be stunned by the 'outpouring of love' they have received since his death. Floral tributes are left by the Sabbath Wall on Navigation St, in Birmingham, following the death of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76. Photo / Getty Images 'We just can't believe he is gone and we won't be getting another phone call or text from him,' Jean said. 'Every week without fail he would get in touch, either by phone or text, to ask how we were all doing and what was going on.' His death, she said, was a shock to everyone around him. 'He was frail but [his death] still came as a shock. He still had plans and things he wanted to do. 'We don't know the details of his death, it's still too early. It's just so sad. I'm just thankful he died in England.' The Back to the Beginning farewell show in their hometown of Birmingham, just two weeks before his death, raised millions of pounds for charity. Air ambulance rushed to the home before singer's death Meanwhile, reports have also emerged that an air ambulance was rushed to his country home before his death. Urgent calls from the house had led the emergency services to believe Osbourne's life was in danger, MailOnline reported. The helicopter was reportedly dispatched from the Thames Valley ambulance base at RAF Benson in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 43km from Osbourne's home. It was seen landing at 10.30am before taking off again at around 12.30pm. The crew were airborne for around 15 minutes before landing in the grounds of the house. They were with Osbourne for around two hours, it was reported. 'I don't want my funeral to be sad' Osbourne didn't want his funeral to be a 'mope-fest'. The Black Sabbath star set out plans for his memorial before his death, insisting he wanted to be remembered with a joyful 'celebration' and he would even be happy for some 'pranks' to be played on the mourners. In a piece for the Times newspaper in 2011, Osbourne explained: 'I don't care what [music] they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are The Diddymen if it makes 'em happy - but I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest. 'I'd also like some pranks, maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin, or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death'. 'There'll be no harping on the bad times. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country - especially rock stars like me - are very lucky. NZ Herald cartoon by Rod Emmerson. 'I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks'.' News of Osbourne's death was confirmed by his family in a statement, which read: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. 'We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' It was later reported that Osbourne died at his home in Buckinghamshire, UK and his daughters had flown in from Los Angeles to be with him. A source told MailOnline: '[His passing was] unexpected to be this soon.' The insider added that daughters Aimee, 41, and Kelly, 40, had come from Los Angeles to be with their father and son Jack, 39, had flown in from his home in Idaho to watch his father perform at his final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham on July 5. The source said: 'Ozzy was always meant to come back to Britain to live in Buckinghamshire, it was where Sharon had spent so long preparing their family home for him. 'There was much hope that he would be around for a lot longer than this, but at one point, there were fears they would not get him back from Los Angeles for the concert earlier this month. 'Kelly has been at the house a lot in the last week or so, so has Aimee. It is terribly sad for all of them, they really hoped he would be able to carry on for a bit longer. 'But it's so lovely that he had his children around him during his last days.' - with Bang Showbiz
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Sharon Osbourne's heartbreaking health revelation just weeks before Ozzy's passing
Sharon Osbourne recently opened up about her own health battles, sharing how late husband Ozzy Osbourne feared he was going to lose her after she received a devastating diagnosis in the early 2000's Sharon Osbourne is mourning the loss of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, who died at the age of 76 just weeks after performing his final gig in his home city of Birmingham. The rocker's family paid tribute to a "beloved" husband and father, who passed away "surrounded by love. Sharon, 72, dedicated herself to caring for her husband during his final years, as the Black Sabbath frontman battled Parkinson's disease along with other health challenges. Music manager Sharon has also been candid about her own health struggles, recently sharing a heartbreaking revelation about her previous battle with colon cancer, the Mirror reports. Back in the early 2000's, life was a lot for Sharon who had to juggle motherhood with the added pressure of being one of the most recognisable reality TV stars on the planet. Long before The Kardashians took over reality TV, fans were captivated by The Osbournes, which showcased the highs and lows of life in the Osbournes' Beverly Hills mansion. The hugely popular series starred Ozzy, Sharon, and two of their children, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39, while their daughter Aimee, 41, chose not to take part. London-born Sharon was a natural onscreen and viewers all over the world warmed to her no-nonsense matriarch. As she continued to grow as a reality star, Sharon found herself having to deal with a devastating colon cancer diagnosis in front of the entire world. The fiercely protective mum was first diagnosed in the summer of 2002, the same year The Osbournes debuted on MTV. She did everything possible to shield her children from the heartbreaking and painful realities of the disease, which had spread to her lymph nodes. In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Sharon was questioned on why she still continued to work during her cancer diagnosis. She replied: "Because I didn't want my kids and my husband to know how sick I was. When you say 'cancer', everybody always thinks 'death'. And you've got to remember it was 23 years ago." The former X Factor judge continued: "At that point, cancer wasn't the same as it is now. So everybody always thought it was a death sentence and I didn't want my kids to have fear constantly surrounding them. I didn't want it." Sharon, then 49, didn't hesitate to share her cancer journey on camera, with the show capturing everything from her chemotherapy sessions to her choice to visit Cher's wig maker after losing her hair. While they presented a strong front publicly, Ozzy later revealed his deep fears for Sharon's life in an interview with Classic Rock magazine. He revealed: "I thought she was going to die. I never knew anybody that had survived cancer. As far as I was concerned, a patient plus cancer equals death. But my wife is a very strong woman." Thankfully, Sharon went on to make a full recovery and started her own cancer program - the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program - at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles in August 2024.
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Meet the Osbournes: The family tree of a heavy metal legend
Before the Kardashians, there was the Osbournes, who arguably paved the way for reality TV as viewers got a glimpse inside the life of Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne and his family. Ozzy Osbourne, known as The Prince of Darkness died on Tuesday (July 22) 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76 years old, a statement from his family confirmed. Ozzy battled Parkinson's disease since 2019. He is survived by his wife Sharon and six children — only his two youngest, Kellie and Jack, appeared on the family reality show. A tributes continue to pour in following the death of Ozzy, let's take a look at the Osbourne family tree… Ozzy Osbourne with his wife Sharon with their children Jack, Aimee and Kelly. Pic: Dave Hogan/Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 years old and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. After a number of endeavours, Black Sabbath was formed (first called Earth but renamed due to a band of the same name). The band was made up of Geezer and Ozzy along with Tony Iommi and Bill Ward. The band released 19 albums, with Ozzy at the forefront of the heavy metal scene due to his role as lead singer. His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne left school at 15 years old and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. Pic: Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty Images Ozzy also had an illustrious solo career, releasing 13 albums, with his last, Patient Number 9, released in 2022. The musician married twice, first to Thelma Riley who he met in 1971. The couple share Jessica and Louis, with Ozzy later adopting Thelma's son from a previous relationship, Elliot. Ozzy and Thelma divorced in 1982, with the singer going on to marry his manager Sharon. The pair share three children — Aimee, Sharon and Jack with the younger two going on to star in The Osbournes with their parents from 2002 to 2005. Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday, July 22, just 17 days after the Black Sabbath reunion/farewell concert, Back to the Beginning. Pic:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Sharon Levy (later adopted the name Arden) was the daughter of music promoter Don Arden, who was the manager to Black Sabbath way back when. When Don managed Black Sabbath, Sharon worked as his receptionist. Sharon and Ozzy started dating in 1979 and she took over his management, which was a point of anguish between herself and her father. In 2001, Sharon revealed her children had not and 'will never' meet their grandfather. They did later reconcile, however. Sharon and Ozzy started dating in 1979 and she took over his management, which was a point of anguish between herself and her father. Pic:Following the success of managing Ozzy, Sharon created Sharon Osbourne Management, with some of her clients including The Smashing Pumpkins and Gary Moore. Sharon's star was well and truly on the rise when The Osbournes began airing on MTV, which also aired her cancer battle. As well as a reality show and her own talk show, Sharon appeared as a judge from 2004 to 2007 on The X Factor. She returned for one season in 2013 and was a judge again from 2016 to 2017. Similar to her husband, Sharon has not been without her share of controversies with the latest taking place only this year when she called on Belfast rap group Kneecap's US visas to be revoked following their Coachella set. Sharon Osbourne on The X Factor. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock Louis Osbourne, 50, is Ozzy's older son and his first of two kids from his marriage to Thelma Riley. While his father was a huge musician and his siblings typically pursued jobs in the spotlight, Louis has a bit of a quieter life in the UK where he works as a DJ and music producer. Resident Advisor revealed that it was a residency at Café Mambo from 1998 to 1999 where Louis got his name, with other performances taking place at Ibiza's Pacha as well as UK festival, Creamfields. The DJ is married to Louise, who he wed in 2003. It is reported that the children share one child, though little much else is known about the man who prefers to keep out of the spotlight. Louis paid tribute following the death of his father, changing his Facebook profile picture to a black square, prompting an influx of condolences from his friends. Ozzy Osbourne and his son Louis. Pic: Phillip Massey/FilmMagic Jessica, 46, is Ozzy's second child with Thelma Riley and is an actress. Jessica and her older brother were raised in the UK, while her father, step-mother and younger siblings were raised in the States. The actress has a number of acting credits including a stint in 2015 on Better Call Saul as well as Manhattan and The Messengers. The NY Post report that Jessica previously branded her childhood with Ozzy as 'very erratic' as he would be away for long periods of time and then there was a 'period of adjustment' when he returned — only for him to have to leave again. Ozzy Osbourne with his children Louis and Jessica. Pic: Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images Aimee, 41, is the oldest daughter to Ozzy and Sharon but opted out of appearing on the family reality show due to wanting to pursue a music career. In 2021, she admitted that appearing on the show felt like it would be 'extraordinarily nepotistic.' Aimee Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne. Pic: Mark Sullivan/WireImage Aimee began releasing music in 2010 under the project name ARO, which is her initials (her middle name being Rachel). Her pop music is a huge difference to her late fathers. In 2016, the musician released three songs with an EP teased in 2018, though fans had to wait until 2020 for the album, Vacare Adamaré, to be released. Aimee has also had some acting gigs, appearing in Wuthering Heights in 2003 as well as voicing Amy Wrigglesworth in Postman Pat: The Movie in 2014. Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. Pic:Kelly shot to fame during the airing of The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005, with Kelly just 17 years old when filming first got underway. The now 40-year-old was hilarious in the show, depicting a typical teenager with her humour and teen angst. In 2002, Kelly released a debut album, Shut Up, followed by Sleep in Nothing in 2005. Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. Pic:for The Recording Academy Kelly is also no stranger to appearing on the TV, guest judging an episode of Project Catwalk and appearing on Dancing with the Stars. The youngest daughter to the Osbournes has had a number of high profile relationships, but has now settled down with Slipknot DJ, Sid Wilson, who proposed to Kelly at Ozzy's final concert with Black Sabbath. The couple have been together since 2002, and share one son, Sidney. The youngest of the gang is Jack, 39, who has also tried his hand at acting back in the early 2000s, before he returned back to reality TV and hosting. His most recent credit is hosting Jack Osbourne's Haunted Holiday which aired last year. Similarly, Jack has competed in the US version of Dancing with the Stars, placing third in the 2011 season. Sharon Osbourne, Inductee, Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne are seen side stage. Pic:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The father-of-four has been sober since 2003. Jack married Lisa Stelly in October 2012, with the pair's daughter Pearl at the wedding. They went on to have two more children — Andy and Minnie — before their relationship ended. The pair announced their separation in 2018, with the divorce finalised in March 2019. In 2021, Jack got engaged to fashion designer Aree Gearhart, with the couple welcoming their daughter Maple, in July 2022. The TV presenter and host married for a second time in September 2023.
