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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Sharon Osbourne's Comments About Assisted Suicide Resurface After Ozzy Osbourne Death
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, died on July 22 at the age of 76. Following his death, a topic from the past involving his wife, Sharon Osbourne, has resurfaced: their previously discussed plan for assisted suicide in the event of an illness. The Osbourne family has been open about their struggles. Now, in the wake of Ozzy's passing, earlier comments made about end-of-life planning are being revisited by some. File Photo: A photo dated June 26, 2004, shows Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on stage at the Olympic Torch Concert in The Mall, central London a free concert. Ozzy died July 22, 2025. File Photo: A photo dated June 26, 2004, shows Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on stage at the Olympic Torch Concert in The Mall, central London a free concert. Ozzy died July 22, 2025. Press Association via AP Images What Sharon Osbourne Has Said About Assisted Suicide Sharon Osbourne previously expressed support for assisted suicide under certain circumstances. In her 2007 memoir Survivor: My Story – The Next Chapter, she revealed that she and Ozzy agreed to seek help from Dignitas, a Swiss assisted-suicide organization, if either of them developed dementia, per People. It stemmed from the death of Sharon's father, Don Arden, back in 2007, from Alzheimer's disease. In a September 2007 article that appeared in the Daily Mirror, Sharon said she "believes in euthanasia" and said the pair "have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it — we'd be off." The talking point was revisited during an October 2023 episode of The Osbournes Podcast, where Sharon, Ozzy, son Jack and daughter Kelly appeared. Jack Osbourne turned to his mother and asked if they still had a plan to go to Switzerland. "Do you think that we're going to suffer?" Sharon replied. "Well, maybe! Isn't life already suffering?" Jack answered. "Yes, we all are, but I don't want it to actually hurt, as well," Sharon said. "Mental suffering is enough pain without physical. So, if you've got mental and physical - see ya." Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has had ongoing health issues since a 2019 fall. His legacy includes two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, five Grammy wins, and global recognition. He died just weeks after sharing an emotional farewell with fans at Villa Park, which featured bands including Metallica and Guns N' Roses. Kelly Osbourne Comments on 'Suicide Pact' Claims in July 2025 However, daughter Kelly has pushed back on interpretations of the "pact." In an Instagram Story posted on July 11 — 11 days before Ozzy's death — she criticized viral content circulating about her parents. "Stop making articles or posts about how you think my parents are having a suicide pact," she said on the app, per E! News. "That was bulls*** my mom said to get attention one time. And my dad's not dying. Stop." Kelly also responded to AI-generated videos suggesting her father was unwell. "He's not dying," she said. "Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying. What is wrong with you?" How Many Kids Does Ozzy Osbourne Have? Ozzy Osbourne, original lead singer of Black Sabbath, released several solo albums, including No More Tears and Diary of a Madman. He is survived by six children. He had three children—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—with Sharon Osbourne, and three others from previous relationships: Jessica, Louis, and Elliot. In a statement following his death, the Osbourne family said: "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," the statement reads. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Where was Ozzy Osbourne when he died? Ozzy Osbourne was surrounded by his family when he died, based on the statement. USA Today reports he died in Birmingham, England. In the hours after his death, tributes poured in from across the music industry. Rock musician Paul Stanley of KISS, rapper and actor Ice T, and rock band Pixies all shared messages of admiration and grief.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne once revealed their assisted suicide pact: 'We won't let our kids suffer'
Rock legend and Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. Known to millions as the 'Prince of Darkness,' Osbourne had been battling Parkinson's disease in the years leading up to his death. Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon got married on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii.(Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) His family confirmed his passing in a statement on Monday: "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 privacy at this time.' He is survived by wife Sharon Osbourne and his six children. When Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne spoke about their assisted suicide pact Following his death, a past interview resurfaced in which Sharon spoke candidly about a pact she and Ozzy had made regarding assisted suicide. In her 2007 memoir, Survivor: My Story – The Next Chapter, Sharon revealed that the couple had agreed to seek assistance from Dignitas, a Swiss organization that supports physician-assisted suicide, if either of them developed dementia. The topic was revisited during a 2023 episode of The Osbournes Podcast, which featured Sharon, Ozzy, and their children Kelly and Jack. In the discussion, Jack asked his parents whether euthanasia was still part of their plan. 'Do you think that we're gonna suffer?' Sharon responded. 'Aren't we already all suffering?' Jack quipped. 'Yes, we all are, but I don't want it to actually hurt, as well,' Sharon added. 'Mental suffering is enough pain without physical. So if you've got mental and physical, see ya.' The pact stemmed from Sharon's experience watching her father, Don Arden, deteriorate from Alzheimer's disease before his death in 2007. In a 2007 interview with The Daily Mirror, she explained: "We believe 100 percent in euthanasia, so [we] have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it — we'd be off. We gathered the kids around the kitchen table, told them our wishes and they've all agreed to go with it." She recalled the painful memory of her father's final years: 'From the day he came back into my life in 2002 to the day he died, he suffered. I couldn't ever put my kids through that. At least with something like cancer, you can communicate and explain why your body hurts, but my father deteriorated so quickly. He became a shell — dribbling, wearing a diaper, tied into a wheelchair because he didn't realize he could no longer walk.' Sharon continued: "Some say the disease is hereditary so at the first sign I want to be put out of my misery." Ozzy himself spoke about this in a 2014 interview, stating: "If I can't live my life the way I'm living it now — and I don't mean financially — then that's it...[Switzerland]." He continued: "If I can't get up and go to the bathroom myself and I've got tubes up my ass and an enema in my throat, then I've said to Sharon, 'Just turn the machine off.' If I had a stroke and was paralyzed, I don't want to be here. I've made a will and it's all going to Sharon if I die before her, so ultimately it will all go to the kids."
