Birmingham, England – July 23, 2025In a poignant final chapter, Sharon Osbourne fulfilled her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s heartfelt wish to return to his native England, bringing the legendary Black Sabbath frontman to their cherished home in Buckinghamshire just days before his death on July 22, 2025, at age 76. The Prince of Darkness, who had battled Parkinson’s disease and the aftermath of a 2019 fall that left him largely homebound, expressed a deep longing to leave Los Angeles and spend his final days in the English countryside he loved. Sharon, his steadfast partner of over four decades, made it happen, ensuring Ozzy’s last moments were spent in the place where his heart truly belonged.
A source close to the family revealed that Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, had grown increasingly nostalgic for England in recent years. “Ozzy always said his soul was in England,” the source shared. “He missed the quiet of Buckinghamshire, the greenery, the sense of home. Sharon knew how much it meant to him and moved mountains to get him there.” The couple’s 18th-century estate, Welders House, became a sanctuary where Ozzy could find peace after years of health struggles and a grueling farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5, 2025, which reunited Black Sabbath’s original lineup.Sharon, 72, orchestrated the move with meticulous care, arranging private medical transport to ensure Ozzy’s comfort during the transatlantic journey. The couple arrived in Buckinghamshire in mid-July, settling into their sprawling home surrounded by family, including their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. “It was emotional,” a family friend said. “Ozzy was frail, but when he saw the house, his face lit up. He kept saying, ‘I’m home, I’m finally home.’” Sharon, who had managed Ozzy’s career and stood by him through decades of triumphs and turmoil, spent those final days by his side, reading to him and playing his favorite music, including Black Sabbath’s early albums.
Ozzy’s return to England was a full-circle moment for the rock icon, whose groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath birthed heavy metal and earned him two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions and five Grammy Awards. His desire to return to Buckinghamshire reflected a longing for the simplicity of his roots, far from the chaos of fame. Neighbors in the quiet village of Jordans recalled seeing Sharon walking the grounds with Ozzy’s beloved dogs, a bittersweet sight that underscored the couple’s enduring bond.Fans worldwide mourned Ozzy’s passing but found solace in knowing Sharon had granted his final wish. Social media posts from the Osbourne family, including a photo of Welders House captioned “Home at last,” drew millions of tributes from fans and musicians alike. “Sharon gave him everything,” wrote Metallica’s James Hetfield. “She brought the Prince back to his kingdom.” Ozzy’s legacy—75 million albums sold, a genre defined, and a life lived unapologetically—now carries the tender footnote of a man who, in his final days, found peace in the English countryside he called home.
