SHARON Osbourne has broken her silence as she responds to touching tributes paid to her beloved husband Ozzy.
The iconic singer - dubbed the-passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, it was confirmed yesterday.
Now, his loving wife Sharon has responded to fans sending their condolences on social media.
She replied to one message shared by musician Gavin Rossdale.
The Bush singer posted a picture of himself with Ozzy on Instagram, with the caption: “RIP OZZY - a great man - a true legend - I met Ozzy through Jack just a few times, but he was so warm and kind and funny and I love that memory.
“Sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power.”
Sharon wrote underneath “bless you” in acknowledgement of the tribute.
The late rock star’s wife also replied to BBC Radio 1 DJ Jack Saunders’ message of support.
“Jack thank you for your tribute to Ozzy tonight, bless you,” she commented.
at the family mansion in Buckinghamshire with his wife Sharon, 72, and four of his six
Thames Valley Air Ambulance confirmedto “provide advanced critical care”.
Sharon - married for 43 years - said in a joint statement that he had been “surrounded by love”.
Ozzy’s life changed forever when Sharon Levy turned up at the door in 1970.
He later said of the woman who became his second wife: “If it weren’t for her, without a shadow of a doubt, I would be dead.”
Sharon, then 27, was the daughter of Black Sabbath’s manager Don Arden.
They’d first met when she was 18 and working as her dad’s receptionist.
The singer wrote in his autobiography I Am Ozzy: “I fell for Sharon so badly, man.”
Sharon convinced the wreck that he could be a solo star, and that she should be the one to manage him.
Not only did she become mother to his three children,andbut she also got things back on track.
Debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, with big numbers like Crazy Train, Suicide Solution and Mr Crowley, appeared in September 1980, and eventually sold more than five million copies.
Sharon also amped up his satanic image, encouraging stage antics such as flinging animal entrails into the audience.
Sharon and Ozzy wed in Hawaii on July 4, 1982.
In later years, Ozzy became much more than just a singer.
Along with Sharon and his kids, they became global TV sensations through their groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary The Osbournes.
It was such a smash hit that it paved the way for similar reality shows featuring Paris Hilton and later The Kardashians.
Thestar’s death comes just weeks after hewith his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when, Birmingham, to pay their respects.
The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand -muckers on the songs that took him to the world stage.
The icon vowed, however, that it would bedue to his deterioratinghealth, having
Then, on July 22, in his stunning mansion in Welders, Buckinghamshire, “surrounded by love”.
‘HE SECURED HIS PLACE IN THE PANTHEON OF ROCK GODS’
on Tuesday - just 17 days after a- drew condolences from stars including Sir,and Sir.
And yesterday friends said many big names wanted to salute the bat-munching, self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness, who became a national treasure.
Such a service would be held ahead of a smaller private.
A source told The Sun: “There are conversations about a celebration of his life in, the city that meant so much to him.
“Artists like Yungblud, who was seen by Ozzy as a musician who could carry on the mantle of what he started all those years ago, is expected to have a role in it.
“There are hundreds of big names who will want to pay their respects and celebrate his life and legacy, as well as thousands of fans who would line the streets to say goodbye.”
Tributes poured in for the legendary singer from across the music world.
shared a photo of himself alongside Ozzy with the message: “So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away.
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend.
“He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.
“To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx”
Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: “I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room.
“But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don’t.
“I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage.
“Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own.
“You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough.
“You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.”
Queen icon Sir Brian May also paid tribute, saying Ozzy’s final concert earlier in the month “was a glorious way to say goodbye” to the heavy metal vocalist.
The guitarist said on social media: “So sad to hear of Ozzie’s passing.
“His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic.
“I’m grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by.”
He added: “But the world will miss Ozzie’s unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family.
“And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri.”
