Sharon Osbourne's Bold Move That Saved Ozzy Osbourne's Last Stage Dream Revealed

In the weeks before his death, Ozzy Osbourne fulfilled his final dream, a farewell performance with Black Sabbath in Birmingham.

However, behind the scenes, a tense insurance battle nearly shut it down.

His wife, Sharon Osbourne, made a bold, unconventional move to ensure his last wish came true, securing a throne for him to sing from and rewriting rock history one last time.

Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham was more than just a nostalgic reunion with Black Sabbath. It was a miracle of logistics and love.

Though the show raised $190 million for charity, it almost didn't happen.

Insiders revealed that insurers threatened to cancel the show due to Ozzy's medical condition.

"Sharon and her promoters were dealing with the insurance company, who were holding back on covering the costs of the show, if he tried to walk or stand," a source told the Daily Mail. "The payout for a fall would have been astronomical and pretty much uninsurable."

Faced with no way forward, Sharon secured an unusual deal: Ozzy would perform seated on a custom bat-shaped throne.

"It was a really f-cking tough thing that Sharon pulled off, because of the liability issues," the insider added. "Basically, they didn't want Ozzy moving around for fear he could fall and suffer injuries, and the payouts would be huge."

Though seated, Ozzy had trained relentlessly in the hopes of standing one last time.

"Ozzy had spent months working his backside off to get up and stand on stage," said the insider. "He pushed himself hard in the toughest of circumstances, given his injuries and pain levels."

Ozzy's effort to be in top shape for his farewell performance wasn't casual but military-grade.

"There was a trainer practically living in the house with the express purpose of him being ready to move in some capacity, standing up on stage. That was his dream and hope," the source added.

Speaking with SiriusXM in May, Ozzy revealed, "I have got this guy who's virtually living with me, and I am in bed by seven. I used to have to take a handful of fing sleeping pills. Now I don't take anything. I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day. I've got this fing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is."

The Prince of Darkness prepared for his last hurrah at Welders House, his Buckinghamshire estate.

Sharon had overseen a massive transformation, adding a spa pool, a health and wellness suite, a wet room, and an entire rehab wing.

He returned to the UK in March, setting his sights on that final show in Birmingham. And while he made it, the outcome was bittersweet.

"He was grateful to be out there but tinged with disappointment at being sat down," the insider shared.

"It drove Ozzy in the last few months because he wanted to go out showing off some of that physicality," they added.

Despite his determination, Ozzy's health remained fragile.

His final years were marred by multiple accidents, including a devastating quad bike crash in 2003 and a fall in 2019 that damaged rods in his back.

That same year, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Still, he remained active until the end. He was seen moving slowly but unaided at Comic Con Midlands in Birmingham just days before his death, walking with a stick beside Sharon and son Jack.

Then, on July 23, the world awoke to heartbreaking news.

"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the Osbourne family shared in a statement. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis."

Ozzy's death shocked fans, but even those closest to him didn't expect it to come so soon.

"There was much hope that he would be around for a lot longer than this," a source close to the family told the Daily Mail. "But at one point, there were fears they would not get him back from Los Angeles for the concert earlier this month."

Daughters Kelly and Aimee flew in from Los Angeles, while Jack came from Idaho to witness his father's final performance.

"Kelly has been at the house a lot in the last week or so, so has Aimee. It is terribly sad for all of them; they really hoped he would be able to carry on for a bit longer," the insider said.

"But it's so lovely that he had his children around him during his last days," they added.