Ozzy Osbourne’s Uncensored Final Autobiography to Be Published Months After His Death — Sharon Osbourne to Pen Emotional Foreword

The memoir described as 'unflinching, brutally honest, but surprisingly life-affirming' will also serve as a celebration of his iconic legacy (pictured on The Osbournes TV show)

The world lost a true rock icon when Ozzy Osbourne passed away earlier this year at the age of 76, but his voice will live on through one final, unfiltered memoir. Titled Last Rites, the book is scheduled for release in October and promises to be the legendary frontman’s most candid work yet — a no-holds-barred autobiography that chronicles his wild life, crushing lows, career triumphs, and deep regrets.

To make the release even more poignant, Ozzy’s wife of over four decades, Sharon Osbourne, is set to write an emotional foreword, offering a deeply personal reflection on their rollercoaster life together, his darkest moments, and the love that endured through it all.

An Unfiltered Look Into a Life Lived Loud

Ozzy Osbourne was never one to hold back — not on stage, not in interviews, and certainly not in writing. According to early reports from publisher HarperCollins, Last Rites will be a brutally honest account of his rise from working-class Birmingham to heavy metal stardom with Black Sabbath and beyond.

What makes this memoir especially compelling is that Ozzy reportedly completed the manuscript just weeks before his passing. Described by insiders as “his final confessions,” the book is expected to cover:

His battle with addiction
Infamous on- and off-stage incidents
His long, often turbulent marriage to Sharon
Regretful moments — including his highly publicized affair with hairstylist Michelle Pugh
His fears about aging, mortality, and legacy

“Ozzy knew this would be the last time he got to tell his story,” said a source close to the Osbourne family. “And he didn’t want to leave anything out.”

Sharon’s Emotional Tribute

Sharon Osbourne’s decision to write the foreword adds a deeply emotional layer to the memoir. Throughout their tumultuous marriage, Sharon served as Ozzy’s manager, confidante, and anchor — through drug addiction, public scandals, and health crises.

The couple’s relationship weathered a highly publicized affair between Ozzy and hairstylist Michelle Pugh, which lasted from 2012 to 2016. Sharon later revealed that discovering the betrayal left her suicidal, saying in interviews, “I didn’t know who I was anymore. I didn’t think I could go on.”

In the foreword, Sharon is expected to address this painful chapter directly, offering a raw, vulnerable look at the wounds they both carried and how they ultimately reconciled. While she hasn’t publicly commented yet, sources say her writing will be “as fierce and honest as Ozzy’s.”

“She doesn’t paint herself as a victim,” said the source. “But she tells the truth. And it’s powerful.”

Fans and Family React

The book which is out in October will span everything from Ozzy's wild years with Black Sabbath, to his battle with addiction

Since Ozzy’s death, the outpouring of grief from fans, friends, and fellow musicians has been immense. His children, including Kelly and Jack Osbourne, have expressed their full support for the memoir and their mother’s involvement.

“Dad never wanted to be remembered as perfect,” Jack Osbourne said in a recent statement. “He wanted to be remembered as real. Last Rites is about being honest with who you are — the good, the bad, and the bat-biting weird.”

Fans are already anticipating the release with a mix of excitement and heartbreak.

“I grew up with Ozzy — his music, his chaos, and his love story with Sharon,” one fan wrote online. “I know this book is going to destroy me in the best way.”

A Final Bow From the Prince of Darkness

And his final return to the stage for his globally streamed Back to the Beginning concert, which reunited him with his original bandmates (pictured July 2025)

Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind a towering legacy in music — as the godfather of heavy metal, a reality TV pioneer, and an enduring symbol of rebellion. But Last Rites may prove to be his most personal and enduring creation yet.

The book promises never-before-seen photos, diary entries, and personal reflections — including Ozzy’s thoughts on aging, death, and what it meant to be both idolized and misunderstood for most of his life.

One excerpt reportedly reads:
“I was never the devil. I was just a kid who got lucky and messed up more than most. But I always tried to be better. And I always loved my family.”

Set to Shake the Rock World

Last Rites will be released worldwide on October 15, in hardcover, audiobook, and digital editions. A limited run of collector’s copies signed by Sharon and the Osbourne children has already sold out in pre-order.

Industry insiders predict the memoir will top bestseller lists immediately, drawing comparisons to other legendary music bios like Life by Keith Richards and Just Kids by Patti Smith.

But beyond the music industry, Last Rites is shaping up to be a cultural event — one last story from a man who lived every second like it was his last, and a love letter from the woman who stood beside him through it all.

As the world prepares to say goodbye one more time, Ozzy’s fans won’t just be reading a book — they’ll be hearing his voice echo through the pages, loud, wild, and uncensored until the very end.