Sharon Osbourne was forced to miss a very special tribute to her late husband Ozzy Osbourne this week after an unexpected hospital visit.
The 73-year-old TV legend explained her absence on social media, sharing heartfelt thanks to the festival organisers and the artist behind the stunning monument.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy’s statue,” Sharon wrote. “Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week. A big thank you to Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thanks to @philippe_pasqua_officiel for the absolutely stunning statue!”
The 20ft-tall statue, unveiled at the French metal festival, immortalises Ozzy with arms raised in true rock god style. Fans across the world have praised the tribute, celebrating his legacy following his death last July at age 76 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
Sharon, who has been sorting her life after the death of her husband, recently put the LA mansion she shared with Ozzy up for sale for $17 million (£13m) and is set to move into a new apartment. She still owns the Grade-II listed Georgian home in Buckinghamshire, where Ozzy is laid to rest.
Ozzy’s final performance in Birmingham last summer sold out completely and raised millions for charity. Other earnings have now gone to the Osbourne family, who are reportedly planning to repurchase the Beverly Hills mansion where their MTV reality show The Osbournes was filmed.
Even while out of action, Sharon’s social media post radiated her signature blend of warmth and rock-and-roll grit, ensuring fans know she’s right there in spirit, honouring her husband’s legacy.
