Sharon Osbourne has issued her first public statement since her husband Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, expressing deep gratitude for the “overwhelming love and support” she’s received from fans around the world.
Ozzy’s final performance at his Back To The Beginning concert in Birmingham raised an astonishing $190 million for charity, sealing his legacy in one last, monumental goodbye.
In her Instagram post, Sharon admitted she’s still “having trouble finding the words” to properly thank people for their tributes. She wrote that their messages, posts, and memories have “brought me more comfort than you know… they carried me through many nights.”
To illustrate how she’s coping, Sharon shared a short video of herself and daughter Kelly Osbourne practising falconry. She described the experience with the birds, creatures that only perch when they sense safety and trust, as something “nothing short of magical.” For Sharon, the connection felt symbolic: a reminder that strength and grace can grow even in uneasy times.
She closed with a heartfelt message: “I love you all, and I thank you deeply for the otherworldly amount of love you continue to send my way.”
Sharon’s words underline the lasting mark Ozzy left not only on heavy music but on the lives of countless fans who grew up with him as their soundtrack. As tributes continue to pour in, her message is a reminder that even in grief, the community built around Ozzy’s music is alive, connected, and carrying that spirit forward.
Sharon’s post follows comments from her son Jack Osbourne, who recently reflected on Ozzy’s final week. Jack said that in the days after the Birmingham show, Ozzy was still buoyed by press, fan reaction, and the energy of his last performance. Though there’s “sadness and pain,” Jack also expressed gratitude: Ozzy got to say goodbye in a way that felt profound.
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