Sharon Osbourne, 73, was forced to miss a 'stunning tribute' to her late husband Ozzy after being hospitalized. The television personality was scheduled to attend the unveiling of an Ozzy Osbourne statue at the French metal festival Hellfest. However, on the day of the ceremony, she was absent for undisclosed reasons.
Sharon later took to Instagram to explain her absence. 'I'm sorry I couldn't be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy's statue,' she wrote. 'Unfortunately, I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week.'
She expressed gratitude to Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud, and everyone at Hellfest, with a special thank you to Philippe Pasqua for the 'absolutely stunning statue.'
Ozzy Osbourne's Death and Legacy
Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 last year at his home in Buckinghamshire due to a heart attack. The Black Sabbath frontman had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2005 but publicly revealed it in January 2020. Following his death, an outpouring of grief came from friends and fans.
Sir Elton John wrote on Instagram: 'So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.'
Yungblud, Ozzy's unofficial protégé, said the news left him 'truly heartbroken.' He wrote: 'I didn't think you would leave so soon. The last time we met, you were so full of life, and your laugh filled up the room.'
Controversy Surrounding Sharon
Since Ozzy's death, Sharon has become a controversial figure after expressing support for a rally organized by Tommy Robinson. She commented on a post about a planned rally, 'See you at the march.' After the comment went viral, homelessness charity Centrepoint dropped Sharon as an ambassador, stating it had 'no plans' to work with her again.
