The death of Ozzy Osbourne was announced by his family on Tuesday (July 22), and now his grieving widow Sharon has broken her silence on social media.
The Black Sabbath frontman, 76, died earlier this week at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Paramedics and an air ambulance crew are said to have fought to save him for two hours. Just three weeks earlier, he had performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Tributes have been pouring in, with two of Ozzy’s kids and now Sharon herself taking to social media…
Ozzy Osbourne death – family statement shared
In a statement released on Tuesday, his family said: “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.
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.” It was signed off: “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Wife Sharon was on social media earlier in the afternoon. She posted a picture backstage at Ozzy’s final gig with Guns ‘N’ Roses star Slash and Ozzy’s producer Watt. Although her own heart was breaking, she also shared condolences for The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, whose death was also announced on Tuesday.
Now Sharon has returned to social media with a two-word statement following Ozzy’s death. Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale posted a picture of himself and Ozzy and a tribute to the late rocker.
It read: “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 was among those commenting on the post. She said: “Bless you.” Her comment has been liked more than 1,500 times.
Singer’s last moments and the battle to save him
Last night (July 23), the Mail reported that paramedics battled for two hours to save the star. A Thames Valley air ambulance landed in a field close to Welders House, the singer’s Grade II-listed mansion on Tuesday morning at around 10.30am. Paramedics then fought to save the singer’s life for two hours, it’s claimed.
Locals said they realised “something serious” was happening when they heard a helicopter hovering above Welders House and then saw it land nearby. It was seen taking off again at around 12.30pm.
We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday.
One local said: “I went out to have a look and saw that it was landing close to Ozzy’s house. All of us were talking about it and wondering what had happened. We immediately feared it may be for him as he was known to be in fragile health. When we heard later that night that he had died it confirmed our worst fears.”
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Air Ambulance said: “We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday.”
Ozzy’s cause of death hasn’t been revealed. He has struggled with his health in recent years, though. He went public with his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020.
Ozzy’s final appearance
The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month. It came as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005.
“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd as he closed his final concert.
Before performing his encore, he told the crowd: “It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
A message on screen then read: “Thank you for everything, you guys are [bleep]ing amazing. Birmingham Forever,” before the sky lit up with fireworks.
The night was made even more special as Ozzy’s daughter Kelly got engaged after her now fiancé Sid Wilson got down on one knee backstage. Although Ozzy did tell him: “You’re not marrying my daughter!”
Family tributes
Ozzy was married to wife Sharon for 43 years. Together, they welcomed three children – Kelly, Jack and Aimee.
He also had two children with his first wife, Thelma Riley. The couple welcomed Louis and Jessica – and Ozzy also adopted Thelma’s son Elliot.
Jessica posted a tribute to Ozzy on Wednesday (July 23). First, she posted a picture of a full rainbow on her Stories, not mentioning her dad. Then, she reshared a post featuring a picture of her dad. It had the words “Ozzy Osbourne 1946 – 2025” written on the picture.
Jessica then added her own tribute. At the top, she wrote: “RIP Ozzy.”
She’s the first family member to break their silence with a tribute of their own on social media. Jessica’s name wasn’t included in the family statement that announced his death. It was signed off: “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Louis’ ‘tribute’
Louis also appeared to react to the news of his father’s death.
He changed his profile picture on Facebook and Instagram to a sombre black square. Comments underneath Louis’ new profile picture on Facebook shared condolences following his father’s death.
“Condolences to you and the family Louis! Thinking of you all,” said one. Another posted: “A legacy that will echo through time memorial. Glad for that. However when you strip it all back. You just lost your Dad. So, so sorry for that mate.”
A third said: “Just wanted to say how truly sorry I am for your loss. Your dad meant the world to so many of us. For me, he wasn’t just a music legend—he was part of the soundtrack of my life. His voice, his energy, his spirit—raw, human, unforgettable. Wishing you and your family peace and strength right now. We’re all mourning with you, and celebrating everything he gave us. Thank you for sharing him with the world.”
Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne
Tributes from fans around the world have poured in.
“I can’t believe it,” said one fan. “A few weeks ago he was giving his final concert. I hope you came home, Ozzy.”
“Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness takes his final bow. From Black Sabbath to Crazy Train, your music will echo forever,” another said.
“The Prince of Darkness has left the stage. Rest easy Ozzy!” said another.
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