Ozzy Osbourne’s family is doing their best to keep his memory alive. But they’re having a tough time as the first anniversary of his death nears. This weekend will be their first Father’s Day without him. His widow, Sharon Osbourne, was recently hospitalized ahead of the holiday. Keep reading for all the details.
Sharon Osbourne Hospitalized Before 1st Father’s Day Without Ozzy
Sharon, Jack, and Aimee Osbourne gathered in Washington, D.C., in May to witness Representative Victoria Spartz enter legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy into the Congressional record. It was one of many ways the family honored the late Black Sabbath singer.
But Sharon Osbourne skipped the unveiling of a statue of her late husband at France’s Hellfest this month. She took to social media to share that health issues kept her away. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy’s statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week,” she wrote on Instagram.
The former talk show host, 73, didn’t elaborate on the reason for her hospital stay. Sharon Osbourne has battled several illnesses over the years. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2002 but has been in remission for years. She’s been open about her mental health struggles over the years.
The U.S. celebrates fathers on Sunday, June 21. It will be the Osbourne family’s first Father’s Day without Ozzy Osbourne. He died from cardiac arrest in July 2025, just weeks after performing live on stage for the final time. Kelly Osbourne revealed plans to honor her father on Father’s Day.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Family Turns To AI To Keep Him Alive
Sharon Osbourne played a major role in Ozzy recovering his career after getting fired from Black Sabbath in 1979. She helped him launch a successful solo career. He reunited with the iconic band several times, including for his final performance. The Osbourne family is determined to keep Ozzy’s legacy alive for generations to come.
Jack Osbourne and his mom attended the Licensing Expo in May and shared details on using technology to keep Ozzy Osbourne alive. “Elvis died 50 years ago, and everybody knows Elvis. I just want that for Ozzy,” Sharon Osbourne said.
“He will exist digitally as himself for as long as we have computers. Technology has come such a long way to where it’s almost drag and drop,” Jack Osbourne shared.
“You can ask Ozzy anything, and he will answer you in his own voice – and the answers will be what Ozzy would have said. We’re going to take it all around the world. People can talk to him and he will talk back,” Sharon Osbourne said about using AI to keep Ozzy alive for fans.
They also plan to revive Ozzfest in 2027. Stay tuned for more details on Sharon Osbourne’s recent hospitalization.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
