Sharon Osbourne Still Visits Ozzy's Grave Daily, Finds Solace in His Memory

Sharon Osbourne continues to visit the grave of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, daily, finding a way to cope with his absence 15 months after his death. Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at the age of 76 at their home in Buckinghamshire, a loss that, despite his long-term health issues, came as a shock.

His final performance at Birmingham's Villa Park, reuniting with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert, had left him in high spirits. "He was just so, so happy," Sharon recalled in an interview. "He was online, going through the reviews and saying, 'There's something terribly wrong', and I'm like, 'Why?' He goes, 'I didn't get slagged by anybody. Why are people being nice to me?' And I'm like, 'Because they like you'."

Ozzy died of a heart attack on the morning he had gone downstairs for his usual workout. Sharon recounted their last moments together, describing how he had asked her to kiss him twice and to hold him tightly during the night. "And then the next thing I know, it's early in the morning, and someone comes rushing into the room saying, 'Come down now'. I ran down, and that was it."

She described the enduring nature of grief, stating, "You've lost the love of your life, so you don't just wake up and go, 'I'm fine now. I'm cured'. You never get over it. But you learn to live with it, and that's what I'm trying to do."

The outpouring of public affection following Ozzy's death provided comfort to the family. Thousands lined the streets of Birmingham for his funeral procession, singing Black Sabbath songs. Sharon mentioned that while Ozzy might have been mystified by such a display, the fans' support was a huge source of comfort for them. Their daughter, Kelly Osbourne, previously stated that knowing they weren't alone in their grief was incredibly helpful.

Sharon chose to bury Ozzy on their family property, explaining, "There was no way I could put Ozzy in a public graveyard. I've seen what happens to other people in the public eye. There's no peace because people want to come and they want to pay their respects. That's an ongoing thing, and I wanted Ozzy to rest and just be." She confirmed that she visits him daily, as his burial site is visible from her window. She also mentioned continuing to talk to him regularly.

The couple's relationship, spanning over 50 years since they met in 1970 and married in 1982, was marked by both intense highs and lows. Despite a turbulent history, including an arrest in 1989 and a brief separation in 2016, they considered each other soulmates. "It was an unusual relationship because we had such highs and such terrible lows," Sharon admitted, adding that at the end of his life, "he knew" how much he was loved.

The documentary "Back To The Beginning" chronicles Ozzy's final gig at Birmingham's Villa Park, where he reunited with Black Sabbath. The film features over 25 songs from the concert, including Ozzy's solo set and Black Sabbath's performance. Fellow musicians, such as Metallica's James Hetfield and Yungblud, paid tribute to Ozzy's profound influence on music and individuality.

Sharon revealed that the final concert was Ozzy's last wish, a way for him to find happiness amidst declining health. The performance almost didn't happen after Ozzy fractured his vertebrae six months prior and suffered multiple health complications, including pneumonia and sepsis. Doctors advised against the show due to his weakened heart. However, Ozzy's determination was unwavering. "He was somebody that couldn't breathe. He had a lung condition. He had a heart condition. He had terrible, terrible agony from his spine. He had blood clots and he had Parkinson's," Sharon said. "Some days just to even talk was an effort, let alone sing. And I don't know how he did it, but he did it."

Witnessing the crowd's support and his own ability to perform revitalized him, making him feel alive again. After the show, Ozzy was eager to tour again, with Sharon noting, "He was raring to go." She described the experience of fulfilling his last wish as a "joyous" period, allowing him to "fly high again" in his final 17 days.