Sharon Osbourne has disclosed that an unexpected hospital visit prevented her from attending a tribute to her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, at the Hellfest heavy metal festival in France. The 73-year-old television personality and music manager took to social media after a statue honouring Ozzy was unveiled on Thursday, June 18, at the renowned event.
Sharon's Apology and Gratitude
Sharon expressed her regret at not being present for the ceremony. "I'm sorry I couldn't be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy's statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week," she wrote. She extended her thanks to those who made the tribute possible, including Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud, and the entire Hellfest team. A special mention was given to sculptor Philippe Pasqua for creating the "absolutely stunning statue." Sharon did not elaborate on the reason for her hospitalisation.
Previous Health Issues
This is not the first time Sharon has spoken candidly about her health. In 2022, she was hospitalised after a sudden medical emergency. In January 2023, she revealed on The Talk that she had fainted while filming and lost consciousness for 20 minutes. Despite undergoing extensive tests over two days, doctors could not determine the cause. Sharon also shared that she was hospitalised in 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19. She is a colon cancer survivor and has been in remission for several years.
Ozzy's Legacy and AI Plans
The Hellfest statue is one of many tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Black Sabbath frontman known as the "Prince of Darkness." Sharon and Ozzy were married for decades and worked closely together throughout his career. Earlier this month, Sharon and their son Jack Osbourne revealed plans to use artificial intelligence to preserve Ozzy's image. Sharon emphasised that the initiative is not about financial gain but about embracing technology and creating a lasting legacy for future generations. "Technology moves on," she said. "For somebody to turn around to me and say I'm doing a cash grab, no. You don't know my husband. I know my husband. And my husband would say to me over and over: 'How long do you think I'll be remembered?' [It's something] that will pass on through our family, and it's for our grandkids."
