Sharon Osbourne Opens Up About Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Years

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed what many feared about her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, and the toll his declining health took on her. While Ozzy’s death on July 22, 2025, shocked fans, the real story lies in how Sharon managed his life—and ultimately, his death—during his final years.

Ozzy’s farewell concert on July 5, 2025, was a monumental event. He reunited with Black Sabbath, performed for 42,000 fans, and said goodbye to his career as the Prince of Darkness.

Just 17 days later, he passed away peacefully at home. The timing sparked questions, with some suggesting his death was more controlled than it appeared. Sharon had spent decades managing Ozzy’s career, sobriety, relapses, and public image, and it seems she extended this control to his final moments.

Ozzy’s health had been deteriorating for years due to a rare form of Parkinson’s disease, known as Parkin 2. This condition caused severe physical and emotional pain, leaving him bedridden for six years before his death. Sharon revealed that Ozzy often cried from the agony, unable to find relief.

Despite this, she carefully managed his public appearances, ensuring his image as a rock icon remained intact. Every interview, concert, and statement was orchestrated to maintain the illusion of Ozzy’s strength while hiding the reality of his suffering.

Sharon’s control extended beyond his career and health. She reportedly made decisions about who could visit Ozzy, what treatments he received, and even his end-of-life planning.

This level of management blurred the line between care and control, raising questions about whether Ozzy’s final months were lived according to his wishes or Sharon’s plans.

In a 2007 interview, Sharon and Ozzy discussed the idea of choosing when to “leave” together, a statement that seemed dramatic at the time but now carries deeper meaning. Sharon’s attempts to relocate their family to England in recent years were seen as efforts to access assisted dying options unavailable in the U.S. However, repeated health crises prevented the move, leaving them to face Ozzy’s decline naturally.

The farewell concert appears to have been Sharon’s alternative plan. It gave Ozzy one last moment of dignity and allowed him to say goodbye to his fans as the Prince of Darkness, rather than a man consumed by pain. The event required meticulous planning, including medical teams and pain management protocols, highlighting Sharon’s dedication to preserving Ozzy’s legacy.

Sharon’s role in managing Ozzy’s final years wasn’t without personal cost. In 2016, she revealed that the stress of caring for him had driven her to attempt suicide.

She described feeling broken and overwhelmed by the responsibility of managing his health and their family’s public image. Despite this, she continued to care for Ozzy, determined to protect him and their children.

Ozzy’s death marked the end of an era, but it also raised questions about the extent of Sharon’s influence over his life and death. Whether her actions were protective or controlling remains a matter of perspective. What’s clear is that Sharon gave Ozzy one final moment of glory, ensuring the world remembers the rock legend, not the man who spent years suffering in silence.