Sharon Osbourne’s Final Compromise for Husband Ozzy Weeks Before His Death Revealed – Report

In the weeks leading up to Ozzy Osbourne’s death, Sharon Osbourne made a critical behind-the-scenes decision that ensured the rock icon’s final wish — to say goodbye to fans on his own terms — became a reality.
Sharon Osbourne made one final, selfless gesture for her husband, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, just weeks before his death. Behind the scenes of the highly anticipated “Back to the Beginning” benefit concert on July 5, 2025, Sharon fought a quiet but intense battle with insurance providers to ensure Ozzy could appear onstage.
Ultimately, they compromised with a unique solution: he would perform while seated on a bat-shaped throne.
The concert, held in Ozzy’s hometown of Birmingham, turned out to be his final farewell to fans. Nicknamed “The Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy took his last bow in front of a sold-out crowd, raising millions for charity and bringing his decades-long career full circle.
The show almost didn’t happen. Insurance companies refused to cover the event if Ozzy attempted to walk or stand on stage, citing the risk of a fall as too severe. This was due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis and long-standing mobility issues, which made him “uninsurable” under standard concert terms.
At 72, Sharon was undeterred. Determined to fulfill her husband’s wish, she managed to broker a solution — Ozzy would remain seated throughout the show. While this frustrated the rocker, who had trained for months to regain enough strength to stand, it was the only way forward.
“It upset Ozzy because he trained for months to be able to stand on stage and perform,” a source explained.
Even knowing he’d be seated, Ozzy was determined to give it everything he had. In the lead-up to the concert, he trained seven days a week with a live-in trainer. His health was monitored closely — he wore a finger pulse oximeter to track his blood oxygen levels and pulse, and his blood pressure was checked constantly.
“It drove Ozzy in the last few months because he wanted to go out showing off some of that physicality,” an insider noted. “He was grateful to be out there but tinged with disappointment at being sat down.”
Thanks to Sharon’s perseverance, Ozzy’s final show became a moment of closure for fans and family alike — a deeply personal farewell delivered in the only way possible.
Ozzy leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades, but his life was also filled with personal complexities, including his role as a father to six children. He had three children with his first wife, Thelma Riley: Jessica, Louis, and Elliot. With Sharon, he had three more children: Aimee, Kelly, and Jack.
Over the years, Ozzy amassed a considerable fortune. Though much of it came from his music career, his wealth was also boosted by ventures like the Ozzfest music festival and his family’s hit reality TV show, “The Osbournes.”
At the time of his death, he was believed to be worth approximately £162 million, or nearly $220 million.
While no formal details about Ozzy’s will have been released, legal experts predict the division of his estate could be complex. Family legal specialist Adam Jones explained the potential complications.
“While Sharon is likely to inherit at least 50%, there are six children involved, and any disputes could delay things for months,” he said. “Unless Ozzy made clear arrangements in a will or trust, UK and US laws would assume his spouse inherits the bulk, but all his children would have a claim.”
Jones also warned of possible familial strife if any of the children feel overlooked. “It could trigger a full legal challenge,” he added.
In his memoir “I Am Ozzy,” the singer reflected candidly on his wealth and the extravagant lifestyle that came with success.
When he and the rest of his bandmates hit it big, the legendary rocker described the experience as having “more money than the Queen.” He added, “…or so we thought, with three hit records in the charts, fans all over the world, and as much booze and drugs and chicks as we could ever want.”
He went on to describe how surreal his financial journey felt decades later, writing, “I never would have believed that forty years later, I’d have two million pounds worth of stuff for someone to pinch – and enough left over to not really notice when it was gone. It’s ridiculous, really.”