Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have been through decades of ups and downs, but one of the most disturbing chapters of their marriage resurfaced recently. The question many still ask is this: Did Ozzy almost kill Sharon? The answer, as Sharon herself has confirmed, is yes—he nearly did.
In a resurfaced 2020 documentary, Sharon detailed the terrifying moment in 1989 when Ozzy, under the influence of drugs, attempted to strangle her. The incident made headlines again following Ozzy’s passing, with many fans reexamining the complexities of their marriage. As The Mirror reported, Sharon said, “He was calm, very calm. Then he just said, ‘We’ve come to a decision that you’ve got to die.’”
Sharon Faced The Unimaginable—and Survived
Sharon didn’t hesitate to act. Despite being in shock, she managed to press a panic button and call for help. Ozzy was arrested, and the couple temporarily separated after the incident. For Sharon, the trauma didn’t end when he left the house. She later admitted that those few moments could have ended everything.
Yet somehow, they found their way back to each other. Ozzy entered rehab, and Sharon chose to stand by him. She’s explained her decision not as weakness, but as a belief in change and redemption. Still, the memory of that night never faded.
They Chose to Stay and Fight for Their Love
Years later, both Ozzy and Sharon openly discussed the event, refusing to hide it from the public. Ozzy once said he couldn’t even remember what happened, describing the moment as a blackout. Sharon, meanwhile, reflected that she had to make peace with the past in order to move forward.
Their decision to remain together remains controversial. But to Sharon, their shared history—including its darkest moments—was worth fighting for. The story leaves many still wondering: Did Ozzy almost kill Sharon? The answer is yes. But it’s also the story of how they came back from it, not without scars, but with honesty.