Sharon Osbourne to Write Emotional Foreword in Ozzy’s Final Memoir ‘Last Rites’—A Rock Legend’s Unfiltered Goodbye

In a deeplyemotional and long-anticipated tribute, Sharon Osbourne is set to pen the foreword to Last Rites, the posthumous memoir of her late husband and rock icon, Ozzy Osbourne. The book, described by publishers as “uncensored, raw, and deeply revealing,” will hit shelves in October, just months after Ozzy’s death at age 76.

The Black Sabbath frontman, known equally for his pioneering role in heavy metal and his unpredictable personal life, completed the manuscript before his passing. Now, Sharon — his partner in fame, chaos, and love for more than four decades — will introduce what’s being called Ozzy’s “final confessions.”

A Memoir Years in the Making

Before his death, Ozzy worked tirelessly to ensure that his life story would be told his way — without filters or rewrites. Last Rites will chronicle his journey from a working-class childhood in Birmingham to global superstardom, infamy, addiction, recovery, and the tumultuous highs and lows of his marriage to Sharon.

Sources close to the Osbourne family say that Ozzy wanted this book to be more than a legacy project — he wanted it to be a reckoning.

“This isn’t just sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll,” said a family insider. “It’s the truth. Even the parts that hurt.”

One of the most searing parts of Last Rites is said to be Ozzy’s candid account of his affair with hairstylist Michelle Pugh — a relationship that lasted from 2012 to 2016 and almost destroyed his marriage.

Sharon’s Painful But Powerful Perspective

The betrayal, which became public in 2016, sent shockwaves through their family and fans alike. In multiple interviews at the time, Sharon admitted she was blindsided, devastated, and even contemplated ending her life.

“I felt like my entire world was collapsing,” she told a British talk show in 2017. “I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to live.”

Now, with Last Rites, Sharon is confronting those dark years head-on. Her foreword, according to publishing sources, is not only a tribute to Ozzy’s talent but a powerful reflection on love, forgiveness, and survival.

“She doesn’t sugarcoat anything,” said one insider. “But her love for Ozzy — it’s unwavering. It’s clear that what they had was real, even when it nearly broke her.”

A Book That Tells All

Ozzy’s memoir is expected to cover:

His turbulent childhood and first arrests
The formation and eventual breakup of Black Sabbath
His solo success with hits like “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears”
His decades-long struggle with addiction
The MTV-era that brought the Osbournes into reality TV stardom
And yes, the affair that nearly ended his marriage

In his own words, Ozzy wrote: “I’ve done things I’m ashamed of. Things that nearly killed me. But if I’m going to go out, I’m going to go out telling the bloody truth.”

Family Support and Public Anticipation

Kelly and Jack Osbourne, the couple’s children, have both spoken in support of the memoir and their mother’s decision to write the foreword.

“Mum’s stronger than anyone knows,” Jack posted on Instagram. “This book isn’t just Dad’s story. It’s part of our family’s story, too.”

Meanwhile, fans have taken to social media to express their anticipation, and their heartbreak.

“This book is going to wreck me,” one fan tweeted. “Ozzy was my hero. And Sharon — she’s just as legendary in her own right.”

A Farewell Unlike Any Other

Ozzy Osbourne’s passing marked the end of an era in rock history. But with Last Rites, the Prince of Darkness ensures that his voice will echo long after the amps have gone silent.

Publisher Simon & Schuster has announced a worldwide release date of October 15, with exclusive signed collector’s editions already sold out in pre-orders.

The memoir, paired with Sharon’s unflinching foreword, promises to be one of the most talked-about books of the year — a final, fiery declaration from a man who lived loudly, loved deeply, and refused to go quietly.

As Sharon writes in the closing lines of her foreword (according to previewed excerpts):
“He was messy, maddening, magnetic. He was my soulmate. And this was the truth he left behind.”

Last Rites will be available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook (narrated by a longtime friend of the Osbourne family) this fall. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be shocked — because Ozzy wouldn’t have had it any other way.