Sharon Osbourne battled behind the scenes to grant Ozzy Osbourne’s final wish, which was to say goodbye to his fans on his own terms, just weeks before he passed away. Due to insurance issues, the July 5, 2025, “Back to the Beginning” benefit concert in Birmingham almost didn’t happen.
Due to fall risks from Parkinson’s disease and other health conditions, the insurers declined to pay for the event if Ozzy stood or walked on stage. Unfazed, Sharon worked out a compromise: Ozzy would perform while perched on a specially made bat-shaped throne.
Ozzy agreed, but was disappointed because he had trained to stand for months. According to a source, “Ozzy was upset because…
