Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell was nearly canceled until Sharon reportedly struck a bold backstage deal that let him rock one last time.

The “Fashion Police” alum fiercely shut down rumors that her famous parents had such an agreement — despite Sharon herself having previously admitted it.

Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne created the fest in 1996 in reaction to a diss from Lollapalooza: ‘Ozzy’s not relevant.’

The heavy metal band was speculated to have been the group that Sharon Osbourne disinvited from her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with Black Sabbath last weekend. But co-founder Nikki Sixx recently clarified the reason for the band’s absence on X (formerly Twitter).

Sharon Osbourne is said to be 'fragile' and in a 'heavily blow' following the death of her husband, Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne, as her pals fear for her health

"Regrets I’ve had a few – this is one," Starkey said of his missed opportunity to perform and record with the pioneering metal outfit.

Ozzy Osbourne, prince of darkness and metal’s most iconic frontman, passed away on July 22, 2025, after struggling with his health for the previous six years.