‘Heartbroken’ Sharon Osbourne leaning on family after Ozzy’s death: ‘There’s a lot of pain’

‘Heartbroken’ Sharon Osbourne leaning on family after Ozzy’s death: ‘There’s a lot of pain’

Sharon Osbourne is grieving the loss of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, after his shocking death last week at 76.

An insider close to the TV personality revealed that the Black Sabbath legend’s passing has left Sharon, 72, so devastated that their children have had to step in to take care of her.

“Sharon’s heartbroken but very proud of the life the family built together,” a source told People on Monday. “Everyone’s rallying around her. She’s been the rock of this family for decades, and now it’s her turn to be held up.”

Sharon Osbourne at Fox Studios in NYC on September 27, 2022. Getty Images
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills on July 23, 2011. WireImage

“The kids are making sure she’s never alone – they’ve been with her constantly, sharing stories, laughing through the tears and just being together,” the source added. “There’s a lot of pain, but also a lot of comfort from the family time that they got to enjoy up until the very end.”

Ozzy and Sharon married in July 1982 and later welcomed three kids together: Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.

Besides Aimee, Kelly and Jack, Ozzy also had Riley, 59, Jessica, 45, and Louis, 50, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with their children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack, in 1987. Getty Images

Ozzy’s wife and four of his six children announced the heavy metal icon’s passing in a statement to The Post on Tuesday, July 22.

He died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues.

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they began.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne together at an event in 1985. Getty Images

“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time,” his family added. “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”

The “Crazy Train” singer passed away less than three weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England.

Ozzy and Sharon moved back to Birmingham in March amid the “Shot in the Dark” rocker’s ongoing battle with Parkinson’s.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne married in July 1982. Broadimage/Shutterstock

“Sharon had wanted to move back to England for years, especially as she got older,” a source told People after Ozzy’s death. “England was always home for them, but it became more than that.”

“It was about creating peace and the best life possible together in their final chapter,” the insider continued. “The path back to England wasn’t easy. His health has been fragile for years. It was a gift, because they got a year and a half together, at home.”

“Ozzy’s final days were spent in England, surrounded by family, music and in the place he called home,” they added. “He was at peace.”

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne pose for a portrait shoot before his performance at Wembley Arena on June 19, 2007, in London, England. Getty Images

While Ozzy and Sharon had wanted to move home to England sooner, they were delayed by the “Blizzard of Ozz” artist’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.

“It just seems that every time we’re set to go, something happens with Ozzy’s health,” Sharon said during an episode of “The Osbournes Podcast” in 2024. “We’ll get there. We want to go back so bad, but we’ll get there.”

During an earlier interview, the Prince of Darkness insisted that he “didn’t want to die in America.”

Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne in 2002. WireImage

“I don’t want to be buried in f–king Forest Lawn. I’m English. I want to be back,” he told The Guardian in August 2022. “It’s just time for me to come home.”

Although Ozzy and Sharon experienced several ups and downs during their more than 40-year marriage, they always remained each other’s true loves.

“She’s the only one I’ve ever loved in my life,” Ozzy said of his wife during his “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” documentary in 2020. “I mean, she’s my soulmate.”

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills, California, on November 26, 2007. WireImage

Sharon also opened up about her and the “Mama, I’m Coming Home” singer’s relationship in July 2022.

“Over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband & wife, grandparents and soulmates,” Sharon wrote on Instagram to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.

“Always at each other’s side,” she added. “I love you Ozzy.”

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