Sharon Osbourne Fulfills Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Wish In Emotional Act Before His Death

The music world mourned the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at 76 on Tuesday, July 22. The beloved rock legend, who had been battling Parkinson’s disease for years, ultimately had his final wish fulfilled by his devoted wife, Sharon Osbourne: to die in his cherished homeland, surrounded by his family.

News of Ozzy’s death was shared through a heartfelt statement from his family, including Sharon, their children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis. The message, timestamped “Birmingham, England July 22, 2025,” confirmed that Ozzy had indeed made it back home for his final moments.

For years, Ozzy and Sharon had expressed a deep desire to relocate from Los Angeles back to the United Kingdom. Ozzy had openly stated he was “desperate to come home,” a sentiment he reiterated in a May interview with The Guardian while preparing for his last performance. “It’s time for me to spend some time with my grandkids,” he said. “I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.”

The move, however, had been repeatedly delayed due to Ozzy’s declining health, which included his struggle with Parkinson’s and multiple surgeries for a spinal injury sustained in 2019. Despite these challenges, Sharon confirmed that the couple had indeed made the permanent return to their Buckinghamshire residence ahead of his farewell gig.

This final homecoming coincided with Ozzy‘s last public performance, the Black Sabbath reunion at the “Back to the Beginning” concert held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham. The event, just weeks before his death, offered Ozzy a powerful opportunity to reconnect with his roots and say a final goodbye to his fans in the city where his legendary career began. Sharon had previously spoken about the significance of the Villa Park show, noting it was the “only place” for Black Sabbath‘s definitive farewell, transforming it into a “celebration of the music.”

Ozzy‘s longing for England extended beyond personal comfort. He had voiced his frustrations with life in America, citing concerns over gun violence and describing aspects of the country as “f**king ridiculous” in an August 2022 interview with The Observer. Despite these strong feelings, his health remained the primary obstacle to his desired relocation until recently.

Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy’s journey from working odd jobs to becoming the “Prince of Darkness” is well-documented. He co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968, shaping the sound of heavy metal with iconic tracks like “Paranoid” and “War Pigs.” Even after being fired from the band in 1979 due to dr*g use, he launched a highly successful solo career in the 1980s and reunited with Sabbath on several occasions, including their final world tour in 2016.

His surprise appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham, where he declared “Birmingham forever,” was a testament to his enduring connection to his hometown. Ultimately, Ozzy Osbourne‘s desire to return home and be surrounded by loved ones was a wish lovingly granted, allowing him to pass peacefully in the place he truly belonged.