A Quiet Battle Behind the Scenes
\nJust weeks before Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s d**th, Sharon Osbourne fought one final battle for her husband. Determined to fulfill his wish of saying goodbye to fans on his own terms, Sharon went head-to-head with concert insurers to make his last show possible.<\/p>\n
The Show Almost Didn\u2019t Happen
\nThe \u201cBack to the Beginning\u201d benefit concert on July 5, 2025, was meant as Ozzy\u2019s triumphant return \u2014 and farewell. Held in his hometown of Birmingham, the concert was nearly canceled. Insurers refused to cover the event if Ozzy stood or walked on stage due to the risk of a fall from Parkinson\u2019s and other health issues.<\/p>\n
But Sharon didn\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n
A Creative Solution: The Throne
\nEventually, she struck a compromise. Ozzy would perform seated \u2014 on a custom bat-shaped throne. Though frustrated after months of physical training, Ozzy accepted the plan. A source revealed, \u201cIt upset Ozzy because he trained for months to stand.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the limitation, Ozzy gave it his all. He trained daily, wore a pulse oximeter, and had his vitals constantly monitored. Though seated, he delivered a powerful final performance, raising millions and closing out his career with dignity.<\/p>\n
A Legacy Worth Millions
\nOzzy left behind more than music. With a net worth of nearly $220 million, his fortune came from decades of touring, Ozzfest, and the family\u2019s hit reality show. He also had six children \u2014 three with first wife Thelma Riley and three with Sharon \u2014 which could complicate inheritance matters.<\/p>\n
Legal expert Adam Jones noted, \u201cIf there\u2019s no clear will, disputes could delay the estate for months.\u201d Without specific instructions, UK and US laws would favor Sharon, but all six children could have legal claims.<\/p>\n
A Funeral on His Own Terms
\nOzzy had always joked about d**th. In interviews, he often insisted he didn\u2019t want a sad, somber funeral. \u201cI don\u2019t care what they play \u2014 Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle \u2014 just don\u2019t make it a mope-fest,\u201d he once said.<\/p>\n
He even suggested adding pranks \u2014 a knock from inside the coffin or a pre-recorded video demanding a second opinion from a doctor. He viewed planning a funeral as a kindness to those left behind.<\/p>\n
In a 2016 NME interview, he chose \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d by The Beatles as a possible funeral song. By 2020, when asked how he wanted to be remembered, he joked, \u201cBats taste like [expletive].\u201d<\/p>\n
Family Sh0cked by Sudden Loss
\nDespite his declining health, Ozzy\u2019s siblings were stunned by the news. Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, said they had just seen him in Birmingham.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was frail but still cracking jokes,\u201d said Jean. \u201cHe still had plans. We\u2019re just thankful he d**d in England.\u201d<\/p>\n
They recalled their last moment with Ozzy at the concert \u2014 a chaotic but proud event. His final message to Jean was simple: \u201cI\u2019ll be back in Birmingham again.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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