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

Sharon Osbourne has spoken out about her husband Ozzy Osbourne's death in a comment posted to Instagram. The iconic Black Sabbath singer died on Tuesday at the age of 76. The couple met in 1970 when Sharon's father, Don Arden, was managing Black Sabbath. They got married in 1982 following Ozzy's divorce from his first wife, Thelma Riley.

"Regrets I’ve had a few – this is one," Starkey said of his missed opportunity to perform and record with the pioneering metal outfit.

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.