Piers Morgan Uncensored

Episode: "He Knew Last Show Would Kill Him: Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Moments"

Guest: Sharon Osbourne

Release Date: December 10, 2025

Overview

This heartfelt, unfiltered episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored features Sharon Osbourne in her first interview since the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The conversation delves into Ozzy’s final moments, the pain of grief, their profound love story, and the monumental global outpouring following Ozzy's passing. Sharon shares intimate details about Ozzy’s final show, his health struggles, touching family moments, and how she and her children are coping and honoring his memory.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ozzy's Final Show and Last Days

• Sharon reveals that Ozzy’s doctors warned him his final performance could be fatal ([00:00]).
• Despite being gravely ill from pneumonia, sepsis, and years of deteriorating health, Ozzy insisted on taking the stage in Birmingham to thank his fans ([05:05]).
• Sharon details the emotional atmosphere: "He knew his body was failing him. He was in so much pain. So much pain." ([05:30])
• After the show, Ozzy was "happier than we'd seen him in seven years," experiencing an intense high for two weeks ([07:45]).

Notable Quote:

"He just wanted it so bad to say thank you to everyone. And I think he honestly did know that he was done. It was his time."
— Sharon Osbourne [06:47]

2. Grief and Coping

• Sharon describes life after Ozzy’s passing as “Ish—I’m okay, Ish” ([01:43]).
• She calls grief "my friend," a companion she is learning to live with, acknowledging both her deep sorrow and the inevitability of moving forward ([02:12], [50:06]).
• The immense love and tributes from fans and peers have been both overwhelming and comforting ([08:10], [30:15]).

Notable Quote:

"They need to create new words for it. The feeling of loss, grief has now become my friend."
— Sharon Osbourne [00:44], echoing later at [49:37]

3. Family Love and Last Moments

• Sharon recounts Ozzy’s dreams in his last week—walking among unknown people, feeling ready for whatever comes next ([11:22]).
• On his last night, Ozzy woke Sharon, asked for a kiss and hug, then went to work out and passed away from a heart attack ([12:26]-[12:49]).
• Sharon is open about her struggles and credits her children for keeping her going: "If I wouldn’t have had my kids, I would have just gone with Ozzy." ([16:21])

Memorable Exchange:

"If only I'd have told him I loved him more. If only I'd have held him tighter."
— Sharon Osbourne [13:39]
"But you always told him you loved him…You had one of the great marriages I've ever seen."
— Piers Morgan [13:48]

4. The Osbournes’ Relationship & History

• Sharon shares fond, funny, and raw memories of first meeting Ozzy through her father, and how their romance truly began in 1980 ([19:16]-[25:20]).
• Discusses the turbulence, their resilience, and how her upbringing around volatile personalities equipped her for Ozzy’s wild rockstar life ([27:28], [28:42]).
• On infidelity and wild behavior: It "never fazed me … it means nothing. Means nothing." ([29:14])

5. Global Outpouring & Legacy

• The family was moved by tributes from everyone, including King Charles and Donald Trump ([00:43], [31:56], [33:38]).
• Describes the thousands of notes, the city of Birmingham's support, and seeing Ozzy’s fans' love ([30:15]-[31:03]).
• Metaphorical and literal return to roots: Ozzy requested to be buried under a crab apple tree on the family estate ([45:22], [45:54]).

Notable Quote:

"Going back to your hometown where you're really loved. His majesty sent me a letter the next day..."
— Sharon Osbourne [00:43]

6. Ozzy’s Vulnerability, Artistic Side & Diaries

• Sharon found sadness, self-doubt, and openness in Ozzy’s decades of personal diaries ([42:32]-[43:54]).
• Ozzy was not just a legendary performer but a complex, gentle, and giving soul.

7. Rock Star Tributes & Rivalries

• The rock community honored Ozzy as an icon, prompting reflections on the uniqueness and warmth he brought ([35:08]-[36:45]).
• Sparks fly when discussing Roger Waters’ dismissive comments; Sharon's biting, humorous retaliation showcases her defiant Osbourne spirit ([37:14]-[41:24]).

Notable Quotes:

"But not legendary, not liked. Has been today."
— Sharon Osbourne, on Roger Waters [38:12]

"There was never been anybody like Ozzy … so complex, but yet so sociable."
— Sharon Osbourne [35:48]

8. Coping With Public Loss & Trolling

• Sharon and Piers discuss the cruelty of social media, referencing Kelly Osbourne’s response to trolls after Ozzy’s death ([55:26]-[57:53]).
• Sharon emphasizes compassion, believing “there’s something wrong with their lives. They’re not happy.” ([57:53])

9. Moving Forward: The Future for Sharon & The Osbourne Family

• Sharon is unsure of her next steps but is actively working on a film about Ozzy’s life and considering publishing his journals ([59:02]-[59:55]).
• She reflects on the importance of not wasting time and finding purpose after loss ([60:53]).

Notable Quote:

"He packed it in…if he could have scripted it and could have chosen the way he would like to bow out, it would surely be with that concert on the throne, with his mates, his family, his people in front of him, his real die hard fans."
— Piers Morgan [61:03]

Memorable Moments & Quotes With Timestamps

• On Staying True:
  "He never tried to be anything other than who he was."
  — Sharon Osbourne [03:53]

• On Family's Strength:
  "I wouldn't. If I wouldn't have gone through, I would have just gone with Ozzy."
  — Sharon Osbourne [16:21]

• Ozzy’s Last Words:
  "Kiss me. And then he said, hug me tight."
  — Sharon Osbourne [12:04]

• On Grief:
  "Grief is a very weird thing. You know, when you love someone that much and you're grieving for them, it's what I have to live with. And I'll get used to it. I will."
  — Sharon Osbourne [02:22]

• On Their Iconic Marriage:
  "We were like two oddballs … that connected."
  — Sharon Osbourne [19:04]

• On Public Outpouring:
  "Overwhelmingly warm... Every flower, every note... It's gotta be over 100,000."
  — Sharon Osbourne [31:13]

• On Moving Forward:
  "I know I'm not. I'm not. I can't just sit at home and sit in my garden all day."
  — Sharon Osbourne [60:02]

Noteworthy Segments With Timestamps

• Ozzy’s Final Week & Last Show: [04:03]–[08:11]
• Sharon on Their Marriage and Early Years: [19:04]–[26:22]
• Memories of Loss & Grief: [12:00]–[15:58], [49:37]–[50:06]
• Family and Kids’ Strength: [16:12]–[17:31]
• Outpouring of Public and Celebrity Support: [30:15]–[33:38], [34:07]–[35:08]
• Diaries & Artistic Legacy: [42:32]–[44:25]
• Reaction to Roger Waters & Industry Tributes: [37:14]–[41:24]
• Sharon on Her Future, Ozzy Biopic: [59:02]–[60:15]
• Christmas Plans & Grandchildren: [51:51]–[52:38]

Final Thoughts

The episode is equal parts raw grief, uproarious laughter, and celebration of a singular life. Sharon’s candor and humor shine through, offering deep insights into Ozzy’s final moments, their enduring love, and the epic legacy Ozzy leaves behind. Piers Morgan provides space for genuine emotion, resulting in a compelling tribute not just to Ozzy the rock legend, but to Ozzy the human—flawed, funny, and ferociously loved.