Ozzy Osbourne Posthumously Admits 'I’d Gone Too Far' Regarding 80's Attempted Murder

Ozzy Osbourne penned a final apology to his longtime spouse, Sharon Osbourne, before his passing in July.

The rock and roll legend reflected on the time his addiction struggles nearly ruined his marriage in his final memoir, "Last Rites." The book was posthumously released months after his death, covering about 7 years or more of his life and career.

Ozzy Osbourne tied the knot to Sharon Osbourne in July 1982. They experienced numerous ups and downs, including an attempted murder, but went on to welcome three children. The late musician also welcomed three children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.

In his posthumously released memoir, Ozzy was full of regret as he reflected on the time he nearly killed his wife. The Black Sabbath frontman recalled being in a drug-induced haze after consuming vodka with crushed-up painkillers.

The combination of the substances with his frequent arguments with Sharon at the time sparked the awakening of something darker within him. Ozzy explained that he and his spouse had been bickering over little things, particularly "about feeling overworked."

"It was too much. I'd gone too far. I was out of control," Ozzy said about the unforgettable night in September 1989. He confessed to doing the unthinkable, nearly killing Sharon by choking her in his drug-induced haze. He didn't realize what he had done until he woke up in a cell at Amersham police station, per PEOPLE.

When he woke up in jail, Ozzy believed he had been arrested for driving under the influence until the officer revealed his crimes. He described the news as a "bad dream," noting that he could not wrap his head around the attempted murder charges.

Ozzy admitted that he started to believe he was crazy because he could not imagine himself hurting Sharon. Fortunately, the incident was the motivation he needed to get clean, with authorities further strengthening his resolve with his bail terms.

The late musician was released on bail, subject to the condition that he enter a rehabilitation program. Ozzy chose to spend six months in Rehabilitation and did not hear from Sharon during the first five months. She eventually showed up to let him know that she had dropped the charges against him.

Ozzy wrote that Sharon chose to forgive him because she believed he would never have attempted to harm her if he hadn't been under the influence of drugs. A year later, the late singer-songwriter Lemmy Kilmister wrote the song "Mama, I'm Coming Home" in honor of Ozzy and Sharon's relationship.

Ozzy noted that he had tears running down his face when he read the lyrics and penned his final apology to his doting wife in his memoir, writing: "Sharon, I'm sorry. And thank you for giving me another chance when almost anyone else would have walked away."

Sharon and Ozzy celebrated 43 years of marriage before his passing on July 22, 2025. He took his final breath at 76, leaving behind a heartbroken wife, six children, and a legacy of music for fans. His longtime spouse also ensured that his last wishes were carried out as stipulated in his 2009 autobiography.

In his 2009 autobiography, "I Am Ozzy," the late entertainer instructed his wife and family not to cremate him. The Blast covered the story, reporting that Ozzy requested to be buried in the garden of his 350-acre property in Buckinghamshire.

Ozzy asked them to plant a tree, preferably a crabapple tree, over his grave, so his family could make wine from it to honor his memory. As for the final message to be written on his tombstone, the Prince of Darkness joked about including his viral bat incident.

The incident he referenced occurred in 1982, during his tradition of throwing meat into the crowd, which then retaliated with other items. One fan threw a bat on the stage, which Ozzy picked up thinking it was a rubber toy and bit the head off. Unfortunately for the crooner, it was a dead bat.

Ozzy's cause of death was unveiled two weeks after his passing, revealing that he died from multiple health issues. The Blast shared that medical experts had identified four "joint causes" of the late singer's death.

The list included acute myocardial infarction, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction. His battle with Parkinson's disease was no secret; however, he valiantly fought against it.

Before his passing, Ozzy had problems with his mobility due to the debilitating condition, but that did not stop him from giving a final performance. He reunited with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert in his hometown and donated the proceeds to charity.

Rest in peace, Ozzy Osbourne.