A new BBC One documentary has unveiled the deeply personal love notes that Ozzy Osbourne left for his wife Sharon before his death in July at the age of 76. The notes, which Sharon has framed and kept around their Buckinghamshire home, include messages such as 'You are the love of my life' and 'Dearest darling Sharon, I don't half love you'.
Sharon, 72, describes Ozzy as 'very romantic' and says the handwritten notes are a lasting memory of their 43-year marriage. The documentary, originally conceived as a series called Home To Roost, evolved into a one-hour film as Ozzy's health deteriorated. It follows the couple and their children Kelly and Jack as they plan their return to England after more than two decades in the United States.
In the film, Sharon reflects on their marriage and Ozzy's death, saying: 'I always always told Ozzy, when you're 70, we say goodbye.' Their son Jack notes that the family had 'scattered' after their reality show The Osbournes, but adds: 'It's like we're back together again.' Ozzy is heard saying: 'I'm so looking forward to an English summer' and 'I feel like I'm finally home.'
The documentary was initially scheduled for August 18 but was postponed out of respect for the family. A BBC spokesperson said: 'Our sympathies are with the Osbourne family at this difficult time. We are respecting the family's wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film.'
Ozzy died from a reported heart attack on July 22, just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. His final public words were: 'You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.' He described the performance as 'a goodbye as far as my live performances go, and what a way to go out.'
