Amidst the ocean of profound grief that has engulfed her following the heart-shattering loss of her cherished husband, Sharon Osbourne struggles to come to terms with the silent departure of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at the tender age of 76. A confidential source intimate with the family shared with People magazine, "Sharon stands shattered yet deeply honored by the life they meticulously sculpted together as a family unit." Surrounded by a tight-knit circle of relatives and friends, the 72-year-old television personality finds herself enveloped in their comforting embrace. "Everyone has rallied around her, offering unstinting support during this trying time. For many years, she has been the unwavering pillar of strength for her family, and now it is their turn to be her steadfast support system," the source revealed, painting a vivid picture of a community standing together in solidarity.
Ozzy and Sharon tied the knot in 1982, welcoming three children into their world: Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Since the family announced the tragic news of the Black Sabbath rock legend's demise on July 22nd, "the children have ensured she has never been alone – they are constantly by her side, sharing cherished memories, laughing through tears, and clinging to each other for comfort," the source added. "Though overwhelmed with grief, the time spent together as a family until his final moments has brought them immense solace."
In their obituary, the family penned heartfelt words, stating, "With inexpressible sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne this morning. He was surrounded by his family and bathed in love. During this difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy." Following Osbourne's passing, the source revealed to People that he and Sharon had returned to their homeland, settling in Buckinghamshire. "Sharon has longed to move back to England for years, especially as they aged. England is not just their homeland but also the place where their hearts reside," the source admitted to People at the time. "They hoped to create a serene and fulfilling life together in the final chapter of their lives. The journey back to England was not without challenges, as his health had been declining in recent years... But spending a year and a half together at home was undoubtedly a cherished gift."
Indeed, "Ozzy's final days were spent in England, enveloped by his family, music, and what he called 'home.' He passed away peacefully," the source added to People then. Throughout his life, Osbourne openly shared his health struggles, particularly his battle with Parkinson's disease. However, by early 2025, his condition had drastically worsened. Despite his desire to tour, he was forced to cancel numerous European shows due to his body's inability to endure the rigors of travel and performance. "This is probably one of the hardest messages I've ever had to share with my loyal fans," he wrote in a statement, "My voice is still strong, but my body can't handle the upcoming tour."
In the weeks leading up to his death, the rock legend performed seated on a throne at Black Sabbath's farewell concert in Birmingham on July 5th. "That performance was incredibly significant," the source disclosed to People last week, "marking a fitting end to his illustrious career."
