In a heartbreaking revelation that’s gripped the nation, Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that her husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, refused to be admitted to hospital just days before his death — a decision she says “still haunts” her.
The Black Sabbath frontman, 75, passed away peacefully at home this week, surrounded by family. But behind the quiet departure lies a painful truth: Ozzy had declined urgent medical care, despite a sharp decline in his condition and pleas from his loved ones.
“He Said No — Again and Again”
In an emotional sit-down with ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Sharon Osbourne struggled to hold back tears as she recounted her husband's final days.
“He was in pain. He couldn’t move. But when the ambulance was outside… he just looked at me and said, ‘I want to be here, not there.’ I’ll never forget those words.”
According to Sharon, Ozzy had been suffering from a series of complications linked to his long-standing battle with Parkinson’s disease, as well as spinal damage from a fall in 2019 that left him in chronic discomfort.
Despite medical advice recommending immediate admission to a specialist facility, Ozzy reportedly insisted on staying at home — saying he wanted “to feel the air of [his] own garden” and “hear Sharon’s voice, not machines.”
A Private Goodbye
Family sources say Ozzy spent his final two days in a dimly lit room filled with his favourite records, old handwritten lyrics, and photos of his children and grandchildren. He refused cameras, visitors beyond family, and — most notably — any further medical intervention beyond comfort care.
His last words, according to Sharon, were whispered shortly before he lost consciousness:
“Don’t cry when the music ends — just play it again.”
Sharon's Regret and Resolve
Sharon’s confession has struck a nerve across Britain, as tributes to the “Prince of Darkness” flood in from fans, musicians, and public figures.
“I respected his decision. But it doesn’t make it any easier,” Sharon said, adding that she sometimes wonders whether insisting on hospital care might have bought him a few more days.
“He wanted dignity. He wanted control. And he was still Ozzy — stubborn, fierce, and unafraid — until the very end.”
Nation in Mourning
Memorials have sprung up outside the Osbournes’ Buckinghamshire home and across cities in the UK and US. A public tribute concert is being planned in Birmingham, where Ozzy’s journey began, featuring rock icons who credit him as their greatest inspiration.
As the UK grieves the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Sharon’s raw honesty has opened a powerful conversation about end-of-life choices, dignity, and the pain of letting go.
This is not just the end of a rock era — it’s the closing chord of a life that refused to fade quietly.