Ozzy Osbourne became emotional while reflecting on his life with wife Sharon in a documentary interview filmed before his death, saying, “We’ve traveled a long road together.”
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Ozzy: No Escape from Now is set to premiere Tuesday on Paramount+.
Ozzy Osbourne expressed deep admiration and love for his wife, Sharon, until his final days.
In the upcoming documentary Ozzy: No Escape from Now, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman reflects on their 43-year marriage. Portions of the film were shot on July 5, the day of Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, Back to the Beginning — just weeks before his passing.
Their daughter, Kelly Osbourne, shared her emotions in the film, saying she felt “very emotional.” “He wants to be able to say thank you to everybody who made him who he is, and he’s getting that moment,” said the 40-year-old.
In a poignant scene, Ozzy — who passed away in July at the age of 76 — is seen sitting on a throne that slowly rises to the stage as fans cheer and cry for the rock icon.
Sharon Osbourne, 72, shared a touching moment with her late husband before his final performance. “He told me the other night, ‘I think I’m going to cry at the last show,’ and I said, ‘Of course you are. I think there’s going to be a lot of tears from a lot of people,’” she recalled. “Ozzy has come full circle. He arrived, he conquered, had an incredible career, and it ended beautifully.”
During his last concert, Ozzy addressed the massive crowd with his trademark candor: “It’s so good to be on this f—ing stage.”
Admitting to some nerves, the Black Sabbath frontman said, “It’s my last hurrah, so it’s going to be pretty emotional for me up there. I just hope I don’t think about Sharon when I’m up there, because then the f—ing tears will start. We’ve done a lot of miles together, me and my old girl.”
He went on to add, “This is it. This is the last thing, and I’ve made peace with that.”
Elsewhere in the documentary, Ozzy reflected on the profound impact Sharon had on his life and career. “If it wasn’t for Sharon Osbourne, I wouldn’t be here right now. I wouldn’t have the success I’ve had, and I wouldn’t be sober. Without her, I’d be six feet under — no question,” he said.
He continued, “I didn’t drink any less or do fewer drugs than anyone else, but all the people I used to party with are gone. So I must’ve done something right — and that something was finding Sharon.”
Just weeks after taking his final bow on stage in Birmingham, the “Paranoid” singer passed away from a heart attack.
“It is with more sadness than words can express that we share the news that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement to PEOPLE on July 22. “He was surrounded by his loved ones. We ask for privacy as we grieve this tremendous loss.”
A week later, fans filled the streets of Birmingham to honor the legendary rocker with a heartfelt funeral procession — a final farewell to the man who helped define heavy metal.