In an emotionally candid moment, Ozzy Osbourne is letting fans into the darkest time of his and his wife Sharon's life.
In the new A&E documentary, The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne, fans are getting a glimpse into the terrifying moment when Ozzy tried to strangle his wife, Sharon.
TW: This article contains depictions or discussions of domestic abuse and may be triggering to some readers.
The website describes the film as an exposé into Ozzy's life "from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting metal band Black Sabbath and successful solo career, to one of rock’s elder statesmen and a lovable 21st century television dad. As Ozzy turns 70, he reflects on the intimate details of his successes, failures, and his unique ability for survival and perseverance—including never-before-seen interviews about his recent Parkinson's diagnosis."
In one of the darkest moments in the special, Sharon describes the night she was strangled by her husband in 1989.
The 67-year-old recalls sitting down to read after putting their kids to bed when Ozzy entered the room.
"I had no idea who was sat across from me on the sofa but it wasn’t my husband. He goes to a stage where he gets that look in his eyes, the shutters were down and I just couldn’t get through to him," she explained.
"I felt the panic button and I just pressed it and the next thing I know, the cops were there."
"All I remember is waking up in Amersham jail and I asked the cop, ‘Why am I here?’ And he says, ‘You want me to read your charge?’ So he read, ‘John Michael Osbourne, you have been arrested for attempted murder.’"
Fans have been praising Sharon for her strength during that incredibly difficult time and for her strength in sharing that story with the world.
