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Ozzy Osbourne's Memoir: Infidelity, Reconciliation, and Final Wishes

10/12/2025

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Ozzy Osbourne's posthumous memoir, *Last Rites*, discusses his infidelity and sex addiction during Black Sabbath's final tour.
He acknowledges his wife Sharon's justified anger, stating she had "every right to dump" him.
The couple reconciled in September 2016 after a brief separation, with Sharon committed to rebuilding trust despite calling Ozzy a "dirty dog."
The memoir also addresses Ozzy's health issues and his wish to perform one last time.
Jack Osbourne stated their father wanted readers to celebrate his life rather than mourn his death.

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Ozzy Osbourne's posthumous memoir, *Last Rites*, discusses his infidelity and sex addiction during Black Sabbath's final tour.
He acknowledges his wife Sharon's justified anger, stating she had "every right to dump" him.
The couple reconciled in September 2016 after a brief separation, with Sharon committed to rebuilding trust despite calling Ozzy a "dirty dog."
The memoir also addresses Ozzy's health issues and his wish to perform one last time.
Jack Osbourne stated their father wanted readers to celebrate his life rather than mourn his death.