Sharon Osbourne’s Final Interview Becomes a Farewell Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Just days before the world bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman and pioneer of heavy metal, his wife Sharon Osbourne sat down for what would become her final on-camera reflection before his passing.
Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, following a long and public battle with Parkinson’s disease and various health complications. As tributes continue to pour in from around the world, Sharon’s interview now serves as a deeply personal farewell—and a love letter to a man she stood beside for more than four decades.
“I Fell in Love with His Chaos and Energy”
In the emotional segment aired on AXS TV, Sharon spoke candidly about the extraordinary life she shared with Ozzy, revealing the tenderness and complexity behind the persona known as the “Prince of Darkness.”
“I fell in love with his chaos, his energy, and the way he lived life without brakes,” she said. “He wasn’t pretending. He was what he was—vulnerable, strong, funny, and sometimes heartbreakingly lost. And I loved him for all of it.”
Where others saw a life of excess and controversy, Sharon saw authenticity and a man living with unfiltered emotion.
A Marriage Defined by Endurance and Devotion
Ozzy and Sharon married in 1982 and raised three children—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—while navigating the highs and lows of global fame, addiction, illness, and scandal. Through it all, their bond endured.
“Ozzy always called me his rock,” Sharon reflected. “But really, he was my wind. He pushed me forward, lifted me up, and sometimes carried me when I couldn’t move myself.”
Their relationship, often in the public eye, was far from conventional—but it remained unshakably loyal.
“He Knew the End Was Near, But He Didn’t Want Pity”
In his final months, Ozzy’s health deteriorated further, exacerbated by Parkinson’s and complications from multiple neck and back surgeries. Yet, Sharon said, his passion for music remained.
“He told me, ‘If I die on stage, I’ll die happy,’” she recalled. “That’s why his final show this July meant so much. It wasn’t just another concert. It was his goodbye.”
That final performance—a surprise reunion with original Black Sabbath bandmates in Birmingham—marked an emotional farewell to fans and the closing chapter of a groundbreaking musical legacy.
“He Was My Life… and Still Is”
As the interview drew to a close, Sharon’s voice broke with emotion.
“He was my life. He still is,” she said. “Ozzy wasn’t just my husband—he was a force of nature. And now, without him, the world is a little quieter.”
Her words offered a rare glimpse into the intimate grief of a woman who loved a global icon not for his fame, but for his soul.
Watch the Interview
The full interview with Sharon Osbourne, recorded just days before Ozzy’s passing, is available now on AXS TV.