Ozzy Osbourne Detailed Sharon Osbourne Separation Before His Death

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Ozzy Osbourne’s infidelities nearly cost him his marriage.

In his newly released memoir, Last Rites, the late Black Sabbath singer openly discussed his 2016 split from his wife, Sharon Osbourne. He admitted to being unfaithful and detailed the tough talks they had after she discovered he’d had multiple affairs. He passed away in July at the age of 76.

He explained in his book about his affairs that eventually you reach a point where you feel stuck, constantly worrying about the people you’ve been with because you fear they’ll talk to the media. That’s exactly what ended up happening to him.

Ozzy said Sharon, his wife since 1982, was justified in leaving him after the shocking news came out, and that she scolded him for not being more careful.

According to the recollection, Sharon said to Ozzy, ‘What did you expect?’ She explained that if someone has many romantic partners, eventually one of them will want something more serious, and that person could cause problems for everyone involved.

Ozzy and his wife got back together just a few months after splitting up, but Ozzy admits he still feels remorseful for the pain his actions caused their children—Aimee, 42, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.

He admitted he deeply hurt his wife, and he feels fortunate she was able to forgive him. He also expressed his sincere apologies to everyone he’s harmed, especially his children, who suffered as a result. He doesn’t want to discuss it further, as he believes revisiting the past only causes more pain.

After a brief separation, Sharon, now 73, stayed devoted to her husband until he passed away. She’s now finding comfort in the support and kind words from her fans as she grieves.

In a September Instagram post, Sharon shared how deeply touched she is by the incredible support she’s received online. She said the kind comments, posts, and heartfelt tributes have meant more than words can say, and have truly helped her through some difficult times. She wanted everyone to know she appreciates every single gesture.

For a look back at Ozzy’s life, keep reading.

Before they became famous as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Tommy Iommi played together as a band called Earth.

The heavy metal band members were ready to rock as they posed for this shot.

Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, in 1948, didn’t do well in school at first. He found his drive and success through his love of music.

I’ve always been so moved by his honesty. He once told the Associated Press, back in 2010, that he felt like school didn’t really teach him much more than he already knew when he started. He explained that his dyslexia made learning incredibly difficult, and it was especially painful because one of his sisters used to tease him relentlessly about not being able to read. He admitted it was a really shameful experience for him.

He explained that discovering The Beatles sparked his love for music, and he’s not sure what his life would have been like without it. Music ultimately gave him the opportunity to leave his hometown and pursue a different path.

In 1968, he started the band Black Sabbath with some friends, naming it after a horror film. Their first album was a big hit. He married Thelma Riley in 1971, and they had three children: Jessica Osbourne, Louis Osbourne, and Elliot Kingsley.

During the California Jam music festival, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, wearing sparkling snake-decorated pants, reached out and hugged fans while performing.

Black Sabbath walked the streets of London in style.

The band performed at the iconic Hammersmith Odeon—now named the Eventim Apollo—in London.

Tony, Ozzy, Geezer, and Bill happily displayed their silver record award for the album *Technical Ecstasy*.

Ozzy Osbourne enjoyed participating in a darkly themed photoshoot. This came after being dismissed from Black Sabbath the previous year because of his issues with substance abuse.

Ozzy Osbourne admitted in his documentary, *Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne*, that he misused money as a substitute for drugs and alcohol, leading to destructive behavior. He described this period as one of the worst times of his life.

Ozzy Osbourne performed at Madison Square Garden during his Diary of a Madman tour, only a couple of days after the now-famous incident where he bit the head off a bat thrown onstage, mistakenly thinking it was a prop.

In the documentary, Ozzy explained that he initially believed it was a fake rubber bat. He put it in his mouth and bit down, only to realize, to his horror, that it was actually a real bat. He described himself as a ‘clown’ for making such a mistake.

Later that year, he married his manager, Sharon Arden.

Ozzy Osbourne, known for his dark eyeliner and the song “Iron Man,” was photographed with a cigarette before a show in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He and his wife, Sharon, later had their first child, Aimee Osbourne.

Ozzy Osbourne and Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe took a photo together after a performance on their Bark at the Moon tour. Meanwhile, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne recently celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Kelly Osbourne.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, married since 1982, enjoyed a vacation in Brazil and are also the parents of Jack Osbourne.

Posing for pics before a performance in Chicago on July 13, 1986.

Ozzy at home with Sharon and their kids Kelly, Jack and Aimee.

The British star showcased his ’80s rockstar hair for this portrait in his garden in May 1988.

In August 1989, Ozzy’s band performed at the Moscow Music Peace Festival in Russia.

The singer showed off his fashion sense, striking a pose in round sunglasses and a bold black and red outfit that looked inspired by military uniforms.

Black Sabbath cemented their legacy with handprints added to the Rock Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Ozzy sang his heart out at Terminal 1 in Munich, Germany. 

A portrait of the Osbourne family at their luxury home in Beverly Hills.

Black Sabbath showed their lasting connection by celebrating three decades together as a band. Ozzy Osbourne had returned to the group just a year before the celebration.

In 1999, the musician was present at the launch of the Ozzy Osbourne action figure at the McFarlane Toy Showroom in New York City.

The Grammy-winner rocked his signature black leather style at the 2000 Grammy Awards.

For three years, from 2002 to 2005, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne shared their everyday lives with viewers on their reality TV show, *The Osbournes*.

Kelly showed her close relationship with her father by joining him at Black Sabbath’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Ozzy performed at the Gods of Metal Festival in Milan, Italy.

Ozzy and Sharon attended the premiere of Amy at ArcLight Cinemas in Los Angeles.

A year after the infidelity came to light, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne separated, but they eventually got back together. Ozzy later told Good Morning America that they were doing well and had resumed their relationship.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had emphasized that Sharon was, in fact, the One.

During his documentary, he spoke about his wife, saying she was the only person he’d ever truly loved and that she was his soulmate.

The famous rock star seemed thrilled to share that his ‘No More Tours II: Final World Tour’ would be his last, during a recent press conference.

Ozzy reflected on his incredible 50-year career, recognizing just how much he’d accomplished.

Looking back on his career in 2018, he told *Rolling Stone* he was surprised by his success. He admitted he didn’t know why he was still alive after his wilder years, suggesting that a higher power, if one exists, must have a reason for keeping him around.

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2025-10-13 19:19