‘He Was My Life’: Sharon Osbourne’s Final Interview is a Poignant Love Letter to an Icon
The world of music has fallen silent with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the untamable force of nature and godfather of heavy metal, who died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. The legendary Black Sabbath frontman’s passing came after a courageous and long-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues. As tributes from musicians and fans across the globe continue to honor his monumental legacy, a final, deeply personal interview with his wife, Sharon Osbourne, has emerged as a heartbreaking and beautiful farewell tribute.
Recorded just days before he passed, the on-camera conversation now stands as a final testament to their epic four-decade love story—a raw and intimate look at the man she loved behind the “Prince of Darkness” persona.
“I Fell in Love with His Chaos”
Speaking with profound candor on AXS TV, Sharon reflected on the magnetic pull that first drew her to Ozzy. She saw past the wild stage antics and controversy, falling for the authentic, unfiltered soul at the center of the storm.
“I fell in love with his chaos, his energy, and the way he lived life without brakes,” she shared, her voice filled with a mix of love and nostalgia. “He wasn’t pretending. He was what he was—vulnerable, strong, funny, and sometimes heartbreakingly lost. And I loved him for all of it.”
While the world saw a life of rock and roll excess, Sharon saw a man who lived every moment with a rare and fierce honesty. She didn’t just manage his career; she understood his spirit.
A Love Forged in Fire
Their marriage in 1982 was the beginning of one of music’s most enduring and public partnerships. Together, they raised their three children—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—while navigating the dizzying heights of fame and the crushing lows of addiction, illness, and public scrutiny. Through every trial, their loyalty to one another remained an unshakable anchor.
“Ozzy always called me his rock,” Sharon reflected in a particularly moving moment. “But really, he was my wind. He pushed me forward, lifted me up, and sometimes carried me when I couldn’t move myself.”
Their bond was anything but conventional, but it was a testament to a devotion that outlasted every challenge thrown their way.
Facing the Final Curtain with No Regrets
Sharon spoke openly about Ozzy’s final months, as complications from Parkinson’s and a series of debilitating neck and back surgeries took their toll. Yet, even as his body weakened, his passion for music burned as brightly as ever. He refused to be defined by his illness and was determined to leave the world on his own terms: with a microphone in his hand.
“He told me, ‘If I die on stage, I’ll die happy,’” she recalled. “That’s why his final show this July meant so much. It wasn’t just another concert. It was his goodbye.”
That final, iconic performance—a surprise reunion with his original Black Sabbath bandmates in their hometown of Birmingham—was the perfect closing chapter. It was a defiant, powerful, and emotional farewell to the fans who had adored him for a lifetime.
“A Force of Nature”
As the interview concluded, the weight of the impending loss was clear in Sharon’s voice. Her words now serve as a poignant glimpse into the profound grief of losing a life partner who was larger than life itself.
“He was my life. He still is,” she said, her voice breaking with emotion. “Ozzy wasn’t just my husband—he was a force of nature. And now, without him, the world is a little quieter.”
Her tribute is a reminder that behind every global icon is a human being, and Sharon Osbourne loved the man, not just the legend, with every fiber of her being.
The full, emotional interview with Sharon Osbourne is now available for viewing on AXS TV.