Soulmates: The Rock'n' Roll love story of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne

They were a match made in heaven, and no matter what happened, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne always had each other's backs.

He was a sensational rock star, and she was his manager's daughter, but nothing would keep these two apart, and over time, the world got a chance to see just how whacky and in love they really were.

Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.

How did they meet?

Back in 1970, the band Black Sabbath were making its mark on the world of heavy metal music, and it was Sharon's dad, Don Arden, who managed the group.

The couple met when Sharon Levy was just 18, but love didn't blossom until a few years later.

At the time, Ozzy was married with three children to his first wife, Thelma Riley.

In 1979, Sharon took over from her dad, but at this point, Ozzy had been fired from the band due to his substance abuse and behaviour.

Sharon and Ozzy became an item and got married in Hawaii in 1982.

Struggles

Ozzy was definitely one to live a 'Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle,' and according to People magazine, after he was fired from the band, he spent a solid three months under the influence of drugs.

Sharon took charge not only when it came to his health but also his music as well, and in 1980, he released his debut single, Crazy Train, which became a hit around the world.

Family

The couple welcomed three children in the eighties: Aimée, Kelly and Jack.

Kelly and Jack would later catch the spotlight bug, but it was their eldest daughter, Aimée, who decided to keep her life private.

TV Show: The Osbournes

The noughties were a time of reality TV shows, and the family soon announced in 2002 that they had teamed up with MTV for a show called The Osbournes.

It ran for four seasons and was a roaring success, giving people a true insight into what family life with Ozzy was like.

Speaking to Hot Press in 2002, Ozzy couldn't believe how popular the show was, stating, 'I mean, before we did the TV show, I was Ozzy Osbourne the legendary rock'n'roller, and now I'm this f***ing demigod!'

Rumours

The couple who had been together for nearly four decades were rocked by rumours of drugs and infidelity, with many believing the couple were heading for a divorce.

This was soon clarified by Ozzy admitted that the couple had suffered a 'bump' in the road while featuring on 'Good Morning America,' but that was all now in the past.

A few months later, a hairdresser by the name of Michelle Pugh spoke directly to People Magazine about falling in love with a married man with whom she had an affair.

Ozzy's representatives responded to this, stating that the singer was going through therapy, suffering from a 'sex addiction', and the relationship that Michelle had described was misleading.

Sharon would later respond to these claims, saying that at the time her husband was 'Doing it to fill a void somewhere,' but admitted she was shocked by the news. Later down the line, the star went deeper into Ozzy's infidelity, claiming that there were six women over their marriage that he had been involved with.

Wedding number two!

Refusing to let this destroy their bond, Sharon and Ozzy decided to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas on Mother's Day 2017.

Over the last few years, the couple celebrated their 40th anniversary, but Ozzy's health had also suffered, with the star having to cancel his tour due to a spinal injury.

That year, he was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Just weeks before his death, Ozzy gave his final performance seated on a throne during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5, 2024, as Parkinson’s had left him unable to walk.

Just a few weeks after his last gig...

A statement from his family was released confirming the news, stating, 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.'

'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time.'

Finally writing 'Sharon, Jack. Kelly, Aimee and Louis.'

In the past, Sharon described the unique bond the couple had, stating 'Over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband & wife, grandparents and soulmates..."Always at each other's side. I love you, Ozzy."