Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July aged 76, left behind more than just his music — he left love notes for Sharon, his wife of more than four decades, hidden around their family home.
In BBC One’s emotional documentary, viewers will see Sharon reveal that many of these handwritten messages, addressed simply to “the love of my life”, were framed and cherished by her. One read: “YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU X.”
The programme, airing tomorrow night, follows Ozzy and his family as they returned to Britain after years living in Los Angeles. Among the stories shared is a typically outrageous tale of Ozzy baking a cannabis cake which was accidentally eaten by a local vicar. Laughing, he admitted: “I wouldn’t say we were f***ing normal.”
Sharon also reflects on her husband’s long battle with Parkinson’s disease and his enduring strength. She said that Ozzy had once planned to “say goodbye at 70,” but their bond only deepened in later years. Speaking in the trailer, Sharon recalled: “I always, always told Ozzy, when you’re 70, we say goodbye.”
Their daughter Kelly disagreed, saying she could never imagine either of her parents stepping back: “I don’t think it’s possible for either one of them to retire ever.”
Despite the Osbournes’ reputation as the wildest family in metal, Sharon insisted their private life was calmer than many believed. “We’re quite normal,” she said. “We’re quite boring, really, when it comes down to it.”
The BBC tribute paints a portrait of a couple whose love story remained unshaken through decades of chaos — and stronger than ever in their final months together.
