Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell was nearly canceled until Sharon reportedly struck a bold backstage deal that let him rock one last time.

The heavy metal band was speculated to have been the group that Sharon Osbourne disinvited from her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with Black Sabbath last weekend. But co-founder Nikki Sixx recently clarified the reason for the band’s absence on X (formerly Twitter).

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne created the fest in 1996 in reaction to a diss from Lollapalooza: ‘Ozzy’s not relevant.’

Sharon Osbourne is said to be 'fragile' and in a 'heavily blow' following the death of her husband, Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne, as her pals fear for her health

Brittney Griner was among the many in the sports world to react to the death of legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne, known as the front man for Black Sabbath, passed away this week. He was 76 years old. His family announced the news, just a couple of weeks after his final concert. "It is ...

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025. His family announced the news on Instagram. Osbourne battled with Parkinson's disease and emphysema for the last few years. The singer was 76 years old at the time of his passing.