Ozzy Osbourne's grieving family ‘sickened' by vile online trolls' theories about rock icon's tragic death
The Black Sabbath frontman, 76, died "surrounded by love" at his multi-million-pound home in Welders, Buckinghamshire, last week.
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Sharon, his wife of 43 years and mum to their children Aimee, Jack and Kelly, was by his side when he sadly passed.
Air Ambulance crews rushed to the family mansion to save the singer - who was suffering from Parkinson's disease - in his final moments.
A statement signed by his family said: "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
But online trolls are now peddling "disgusting" rumours that the Brummie icon decided to take his own life.
The topic was even discussed on US radio stations, including Sirius XM, where the rock icon had his own channel.
Sharon, Kelly and Jack are 'sickened' by the false narratives, which claim that they were involved in his decision end his own life.
A family friend said last night: 'The family are still grieving and to deal with this bull*** is vile.
"It has deeply sickened Sharon and the children. Ozzy passed away at home and the paramedics tried to save him - fact.
'It is simply disgusting, because these social media idiots are not credible, but somehow their narrative is spreading every day.
"Even though they have no knowledge, other online users treat this fake news as fact. The raft of trolls and rumours has spiralled in recent days.
'It is quite sick that people would think that Ozzy would do such a thing.
'The man absolutely loved being around his family and his grandchildren especially.
"Vile comments have come in to the family's feeds accusing them of being involved in some kind of conspiracy. It has horrified them all.'
The false allegations have been shared tens of thousands of times, appearing on news websites and across various social media platforms.
AI videos seemed to show Ozzy making secret lengthy confessions about ending his life on his own terms after his farewell concert.
The insider added: 'Ozzy had been in great spirits following his farewell show, but he also had lots to look forward to in the upcoming months.
'There's no way he would've taken his life, because no matter how tough his physical and medical conditions were, being with his family and especially his grandchildren provided him with immense joy and huge highs.
'Not only was he working on a TV project about his astonishing farewell show, but he was lined up to film his reality series called Home to Roost for the BBC.
'He was looking forward also to promoting his memoir in September.
'Sharon has really taken Ozzy's passing so, so hard. They were such a strong force together.
"She'd seen him come off an amazing high with the Sabbath farewell and they were relishing putting together the film project and the documentary over the next few weeks.
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'Ozzy could not have been more emotionally moved by what happened at Villa Park. With the way fans reacted and how the biggest names in rock music came to support him.
'That high really made Sharon so happy. Not only because she had played such a key role in making it happen, but also because it had bolstered Ozzy's spirits and day-to-day they lived for each other.
"It can't be underestimated how much Sharon supported Ozzy as he dealt with dark moments, knowing that his mobility was suffering and the pain he was going through.
"I mean, it was really a powerful partnership. And now Sharon is devastated that his journey's coming to an end.'
Last week, Ozzy's daughter Kelly, 40, paid an emotional tribute to her father, who died just days after watching her get engaged.
She shared the poignant lyrics to Black Sabbath's 'Changes' - a hit she and her dad released their own version of together in 2003.
The track soared to number one in the UK charts at the time, with the duo known for their close bond over the years.
In a poignant nod to the song, Kelly wrote on Instagram: "I feel unhappy I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had."
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Just weeks earlier, Kelly got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson, 48, at the veteran rocker's final concert.
She shared a video of the moment Sid popped the question backstage at her father's final ever Black Sabbath gig on July 5.
Ozzy's death came just 17 days after his farewell performance at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham.
The concert raised £140million for charities including Birmingham's Acorns Children's Hospice, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Cure Parkinson's.
Tributes have since piled in from stars including Sir Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher and Sir Elton John.
Shortly prior to his passing, the Changes hitmaker told of his strict health monitoring and medical check-ins.
On his Sirius XM show in May, Ozzy said: "I am constantly in training seven days a week.
"I have got this guy who's virtually living with me and I am in bed by seven.
"I used to have to take a handful of f***ing sleeping pills.
"Now I don't take anything. I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.
"I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.'
He then said of his life approach: "I'm just taking it one day at a time.
"Ask him upstairs. In my case, the one below."
This month's gig was touted as "the greatest heavy metal show ever," with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans as he thanked them for all they had done for him.
Ozzy became known as the "Prince of Darkness" in his six-decade career thanks to his on-stage antics that attracted a legion of heavy rock fans.
The legend cemented his place in rock history early in his career with controversial displays such as biting the head off a bat.
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