Sharon Osbourne has expressed her gratitude for the “otherworldly amount of love” she has received online following the death of her husband, Ozzy. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away at the age of 76 on July 22 from a reported heart attack, just weeks after reuniting with the band on stage for the Back To The Beginning farewell concert in Birmingham.
Former X Factor judge Sharon, 72, revealed that the tributes had brought her “comfort” in an Instagram post that included a video of her trying out falconry with her daughter Kelly.
She stated: “I’m still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful I am for the overwhelming love and support you’ve shown on social media.
“Your comments, posts, and tribes have brought me more comfort than you know. None of it has gone unnoticed, in fact, it’s carried me through many nights.
“Though I’m still finding my footing, I wanted to share some glorious creatures I had the chance to spend an afternoon with.
“The connection you make with these powerful birds is built entirely on trust and confidence.
“They’ll choose to perch on you only if they sense you are safe and unafraid of them. It’s a bond I know all too well, and the experience was nothing short of magical.”
“I love you all, and I thank you deeply for the otherworldly amount of love you continue to send my way.”
In response to her post, Spice Girl Emma Bunton commented: “You beautiful soul, sending so much love to you all.”
In July, fans joined Ozzy’s family in paying their respects as a funeral procession made its way through Birmingham.
Sharon and the couple’s children were visibly moved as they arrived at the Black Sabbath bench, which was adorned with thousands of tributes, balloons and flowers.
Bostin Brass musicians played Black Sabbath tunes to accompany the procession, while fans tossed flowers at the hearse as it solemnly passed through the city.