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Sharon Osbourne Hospitalization Prevents Attendance at Ozzy Osbourne's Hellfest Statue Unveiling
6/20/2026, 10:19:40 PM
Hospitalization Prevents Attendance at Hellfest Statue Unveiling
On June 18 2024 Sharon Osbourne announced on social media that she could not attend the unveiling of a statue honoring her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, at France’s Hellfest. She attributed her absence to an unexpected hospital visit earlier in the week and offered no further medical details.
Health History Provides Context
Sharon Osbourne, 73, has previously disclosed several health incidents. In 2020 she was briefly hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. In 2022 she required admission for a sudden medical emergency. In January 2023 she fainted while filming, lost consciousness for about 20 minutes, and underwent two days of testing without a definitive diagnosis. She also revealed a colon cancer diagnosis, now in remission.
Key Figures and Organizations
The primary individuals are Sharon Osbourne and her late husband Ozzy Osbourne, whose statue was unveiled. Hellfest organizers Olivier Garnier and Ben Barbaud coordinated the event, and sculptor Philippe Pasqua created the statue. Sharon’s son Jack Osbourne recently discussed a plan to digitize Ozzy using artificial intelligence.
Timeline of Recent Events
2020 – Hospitalization after COVID-19 diagnosis.
2022 – Admission for a sudden medical emergency.
January 2023 – Fainting episode lasting ~20 minutes, followed by two days of testing.
Early June 2024 – Unspecified hospital visit.
June 18 2024 – Hellfest statue unveiling; Sharon’s public apology posted.
Early June 2024 – Sharon and Jack Osbourne discuss AI digitization of Ozzy.
Official Statements
Sharon Osbourne’s social-media post expressed regret for missing the ceremony, thanked Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud, and the Hellfest team, and praised sculptor Philippe Pasqua’s work. No separate statement from Hellfest appears in the sources.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
The sources do not disclose the medical reason for the recent hospital visit, the facility involved, or any expected recovery timeline, leaving a clear information gap.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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 in the week,” — Sharon Osbourne, 73
- “A big thank you Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thank you to @philippe_pasqua_officiel for the absolutely stunning statue! ?” — Sharon Osbourne
- “I was doing some filming and suddenly they told me that I [passed out] for 20 minutes.” — Sharon Osbourne (January 2023 interview)
- “Technology moves on,” — Sharon Osbourne, discussing the AI digitization plan for Ozzy Osbourne
