In a tearful and deeply personal tribute, Sharon Osbourne has broken her silence following the passing of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Black Sabbath frontman and “Prince of Darkness,” on August 4, 2025. Speaking on her podcast, The Osbournes, Sharon delivered a raw, emotional farewell that left fans and listeners in tears, revealing the tender, human side of a man known for his wild rock persona. “He was my chaos… and my peace,” she said, her voice breaking, baring her soul in a love letter to the man who was her partner for over four decades.

Sharon, 72, recounted their 43-year marriage, painting a picture of a love that endured addiction, fame, and personal storms. “Ozzy wasn’t just the madman on stage,” she shared. “He was the man who held my hand through every storm, who whispered silly jokes in the dark to make me laugh, who loved me with a tenderness the world never saw.” She spoke of quiet moments—like Ozzy cooking her favorite shepherd’s pie or singing lullabies to their children, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—that defined their bond more than his legendary performances. “I didn’t just love him,” she said, pausing to steady her trembling voice, “I belonged to him.”

The announcement of Ozzy’s passing at 76, after years of battling health issues including Parkinson’s disease and complications from a 2019 spinal injury, prompted an outpouring of grief from fans worldwide. Tributes flooded platforms like X, with fans posting, “Ozzy was the soundtrack of my life,” and “Rest in peace, Prince of Darkness.” Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler shared heartfelt statements, with Iommi calling Ozzy “the spark that made us.” Yet, it was Sharon’s words that resonated most deeply, offering a glimpse into the man behind the myth.

Sharon reflected on their tumultuous yet unbreakable bond, from meeting in 1970 when she worked for her father’s music management company to managing Ozzy’s solo career after his 1979 Black Sabbath exit. She admitted to their struggles—infidelity, addiction, and public scandals—but emphasized their resilience. “We were messy, but we were real,” she said. “He was my home.” She shared a poignant memory of Ozzy’s final days, when he squeezed her hand and whispered, “You’re still my bat girl,” referencing their infamous 1981 bat-biting incident.

The tribute, aired alongside a montage of unseen family photos and clips from Ozzy’s career, moved listeners to tears. Sharon revealed that Ozzy’s final wish was for his music to live on, with plans for a posthumous Black Sabbath reunion album release. As millions mourn, her words stand as a testament to a love that transcended the chaos of fame. “The world saw the legend,” she concluded, “but I saw the man who made my heart sing.” For Sharon, Ozzy was not just a rock icon—he was her everything.