Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she went to hospital this week.
The former The X Factor Judge shared the news while explaining her absence from Hellfest in France this week, where a towering statue honoring the late Black Sabbath legend was officially unveiled.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy’s statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier this week,” Sharon, 73, wrote on Instagram on Thursday, June 18. “A big thank you to Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thanks to @philipestatue_pasqua_pasqua_officielle!”
Although Sharon didn’t reveal what led to her hospital visit, she has been open about her previous battle with cancer.
Her absence came during an emotional moment for the Osbourne family as fans gathered to celebrate Ozzy’s legacy nearly a year after his death.
The six-metre-tall monument was unveiled at the annual Hellfest music festival in Clisson, France. Created by French contemporary artist Philippe Pasqua, the stone statue features Ozzy’s famous concert slogan, “Let the madness begin.”
The tribute stone is one of several projects dedicated to preserving the memory of the Prince of Darkness.
Ozzy died in July 2025 at the age of 76. His cause of death was later confirmed to be related to cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease, which he publicly disclosed in 2019.
