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Sharon Osbourne shares tribute to Ozzy on first wedding anniversary since his death

By Laura Molloy Jul 5, 2026 | 2:25 AM

Sharon Osbourne has shared a tribute to her late husband Ozzy Osbourne on their first wedding anniversary since his death.

The Black Sabbath legend passed away last summer, aged 76, just weeks after Black Sabbath played their huge ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell show at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Now, Sharon has marked what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary with a tribute. Alongside a close-up photo of the couple holding hands, Sharon wrote on Instagram on Friday (July 3): “Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary.

“Instead, it is a celebration of a love that even death could not diminish. I miss your hand in mine, but I carry your love with me every step of the way. Forever my husband. Forever my heart.”

The couple married in Hawaii on July 4, 1982, and remained together, despite a brief separation in 2016, for 43 years until his death. They renewed their vows in 2017, and together they raised three children: Aimee, Kelly, and Jack.

Sharon’s statement comes after she responded to those who are calling an upcoming AI avatar of Ozzy a “cash grab” – telling them that she “doesn’t need your fucking money”.

News of an AI avatar of the Prince Of Darkness was confirmed Sharon last month, as well as by their son Jack, during a discussion about the future of Ozzy’s brand at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.

Amid the skepticism, Jack spoke about the plans on his YouTube channel and said that they were focused on keeping it “tasteful” and determined to make sure it wasn’t “lame”.

As well as announcing the AI avatar to preserve the legacy of the Black Sabbath frontman, Jack has also confirmed that a biopic about his parents is “absolutely” happening and is looking at a 2028 release.

Rumours of the movie date back to 2021 and the script is being written by Oscar-nominee Lee Hall (Rocketman, Billy Elliott), and developed by Sony Pictures and Polygram.

It is not yet confirmed who will be playing the heavy metal icon in the biopic, although there has been speculation over whether Yungblud could take on the role. 

Piers Morgan asked Sharon last year if she was considering the Doncaster singer for the role – as he is a close friend of the family, performed at the final Black Sabbath show, and has regularly shared his admiration for Ozzy – to which Sharon simply responded: “I’m not saying a word.”

At the start of the year, Jack revealed that “a phenomenal, phenomenal actor” was taking on the role, but did not confirm who it was.

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