Sharon Osbourne has marked her very first Valentine's Day without her late husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, by sharing a heartbreaking tribute on social media. The 73-year-old businesswoman, who was married to the Black Sabbath icon for over four decades since 1982, poignantly remembered her soulmate seven months after his tragic passing.
An Emotional Valentine's Day Post
In a deeply moving Instagram tribute, Sharon posted a photograph of their hands locked together, accompanied by the caption 'Forever Valentine' and the infinity sign emoji. This poignant gesture came as she faced the difficult milestone of celebrating the romantic holiday without the man she described as her one and only soulmate.
Ozzy Osbourne tragically died of heart failure at his Buckinghamshire home in July last year at the age of 76. His passing left a significant void in the music world and created profound grief for his family, who have been navigating their loss in the public eye.
Grammy Tribute Brings Raw Emotion
Earlier this month, Sharon received support from her children Jack and Kelly at Universal Music Group's afterparty for the 2026 Grammy Awards. This followed an emotional breakdown during the ceremony itself when the Grammys paid tribute to Ozzy's legendary career.
Powerful Memorial Performance
The 'In Memoriam' segment featured a powerhouse performance of Ozzy's Black Sabbath classic 'War Pigs' by Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt. As the music swelled through the venue, the Osbourne family standing in the audience couldn't hold back their tears.
Kelly Osbourne was visibly shaken, flanked by her mother Sharon who dabbed at her eyes, while brother Jack stared ahead with a tight jaw as he tried to maintain his composure. The trio's grief was unmistakable, their expressions reflecting the raw weight of the tribute to their beloved father and husband.
Family Bonds Strengthened Through Grief
Kelly had revealed before the ceremony that she had been bracing for the emotional moment while walking the red carpet. 'It means more than I can express into words,' she said during the official Grammy's red carpet live stream. 'To see his peers and this community cherish him in such a way, and in a way that he deserves. It'll be very emotional.'
Ahead of the ceremony, Kelly described losing her father as the 'hardest thing' she'd ever been through. Supported at the event by her fiancé Sid Wilson, with whom she shares three-year-old son Sidney, she told PEOPLE magazine: 'I won't lie. I won't be one of those people that say I'm fine because I'm not. That's the hardest thing I've ever been through in my life.'
Daily Rituals to Keep Memory Alive
Kelly explained how she maintains daily rituals to keep her father's memory alive, including lighting a candle and keeping an empty seat at her table in his honor. She also wears a special locket containing his picture, describing Ozzy as 'one of the greatest men to ever live.'
'It's under my dress, you can't see it, but it has his picture in it, and my baby opens it every day and gives it a kiss and says hi to Papa,' Kelly shared. 'And every time I see the clock at 11:11, I know that's him talking to me.'
The family's appearance at the Grammy afterparty demonstrated their continued support for one another during this difficult period. Kelly emphasized how the tragedy has brought them closer together: 'I have my man, and I have my gorgeous baby, and my mom and my brother and I so bonded. I didn't think we could ever get more bonded, but we did.'
Despite the public support and family unity, Kelly acknowledged the ongoing struggle with grief, stating: 'People usually say, "I'm great" [months after a death of a loved one, but] I'm not doing so great.' This honest admission reflects the complex journey of mourning that the Osbourne family continues to navigate following the loss of their rock legend patriarch.
