Ozzy Osbourne's final wish fulfilled by Sharon in heartbreaking move before death

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's death was announced today with a short but moving statement shared by his grieving family. It revealed that the Black Sabbath's loved ones including devoted wife of over 40 years Sharon had gathered around him in Birmingham for one final time as he tragically died on Tuesday morning at the age of 76.

It came just weeks after the frontman performed on stage for the final time for his Back to the Beginning show at the home of of Aston Villa, Villa Park.

The family statement announcing his death today read: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.

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"We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."

The family statement was preceded by a location stamp, announcing: "Birmingham, England July 22, 2025" - revealing that Ozzy made it back home for one last time.

Ozzy and Sharon had spoken about wanting to move back to the UK from Los Angeles prior to the rocker's deteriorating health. Ozzy stated he was "desperate to come home". While they had hoped to relocate in the past, ongoing health issues for Ozzy delayed the move as he battled Parkinson's and underwent various surgeries

“It’s time for me to spend some time with my grandkids,” he told the Guardian in May as he prepared for his final show. “I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.”

The star and wife Sharon were expected to settle back in their Buckinghamshire home to coincide with the farewell gig.

Ozzy had made no secret about his desire to move back to England, speaking about his goal way back in August 2022 after more than two decades in Los Angeles. He scathed "everything's f***ing ridiculous (in America).”

He also cited gun violence in the country as another reason for his desire to leave. “Everything’s f***ing ridiculous [in America]. I’m fed up with people getting killed every day,” he told The Observer.

“God knows how many people have been shot in school shootings. And there was that mass shooting in Vegas at that concert. … it’s f***ing crazy.”

However, the move was delayed for years due to Ozzy's ailing health.

Speaking to Planet Rock’s Loz Guest about Black Sabbath’s star-studded Back to the Beginning concert on 5th July, Sharon confirmed that the show had given Ozzy the chance to come home.

She said: "He’s coming over in March. His brothers (in Black Sabbath), he’s excited to be here with them.”

Asked if they’re still permanently moving back to the UK, Sharon replied: “Yeah, we are.”

Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands.

The pair then linked up with the other founder members of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, to form what was then called Earth Blues Company – later shortened to Earth – in 1968.

Initially a Mod who loved soul music, according to his biography on the band’s official website, Osbourne crafted his darker image after writing lyrics for a song entitled Black Sabbath after the 1963 Boris Karloff film of the same name.

Back in 2022, Ozzy declared “Birmingham forever,” during a surprise performance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his home city. The Black Sabbath star was one of many Brummie acts to perform, including Dexy's Midnight Runners, UB40, and Musical Youth