Ozzy Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, revealed that she went to the hospital this week.
the first X Factor The judge shared the news while explaining her absence from Hellfest in France this week, where an imposing new statue was officially unveiled in honor of the late Black Sabbath legend.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of the Ozzy statue. Unfortunately, I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week,” Sharon, 73, wrote on Instagram on Thursday, June 18. “Thank you so much, Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thanks to @philippe_pasqua_officiel for the absolutely stunning statue!”
While Sharon did not reveal what led her to visit the hospital, she has been open about her past battle with cancer.
His absence came during an emotional time for the Osbourne family as fans gathered to celebrate Ozzy’s legacy nearly a year after his death.
The six-meter-high monument was unveiled at the annual Hellfest music festival in Clisson, France. Created by French contemporary artist Philippe Pasqua, the stone statue features Ozzy’s famous concert slogan: “Let the madness begin.”
The tribute is one of several projects dedicated to preserving the memory of the Prince of Darkness.
Ozzy died in July 2025 at the age of 76. The cause of his death was later confirmed to be related to cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson’s disease, which he publicly revealed in 2019.
