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The most rock and roll thing about Ozzy Osbourne was his defence of Israel At a time when flying a Palestine flag is common on stages, it was great to see a music legend stand up for the Jewish state However, his life was very much integrated in Judaism, from his marriage to Sharon Osbourne, his consistent touring in Israel and even the origins of the his band Black Sabbath. Ahead of her one-woman show, Sharon Osbourne talks to Brigit Grant about standing with Israel and returning home Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon, their children, and grandchildren. While Osbourne has often insisted he was apolitical, his wife Sharon Levy Osbourne is a staunch supporter of Israel, and has influenced his stance vis-a-vis the Jewish state, even as it perpetrated genocide in Gaza. Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday aged 76, forged a decades-long bond with Israel through his Jewish family, two arena-sized concerts in the country, and outspoken support for the fight against Lee Child and Ozzy Osbourne among those standing against Israel writer boycotts They signed a letter from Creative Community For Peace (CCFP) in ‘support of freedom of expression and against Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon, dies at 76 Osbourne was instrumental in pioneering heavy metal as his band Black Sabbath enjoyed huge success in the 70s. Known as much for his dark stage theatrics as for his reality TV warmth, Osbourne’s death prompted tributes from across the music world. But it was his outspoken solidarity with the Jewish community – and defiant support for Israel – that also earned admiration in recent years. Before his debut concert in Israel, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon visited key religious and historical sites, including the Western Wall and Yad Vashem. Ozzy Osbourne, one of the most famous rock front men of all time, died Tuesday aged 76. The Black Sabbath singer was infamous for his on- and off-stage antics (he bit the head off a bat during a concert and bit the heads off two doves during a meeting with his record label). His death comes less Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just shock the world with his rock. He stood for something, and in his quiet, consistent support for Israel, he revealed a side of himself that deserves to be remembered. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have joined more than 200 entertainment industry figures in signing an open letter demanding an investigation into alleged anti-Israel bias at the BBC. The controversy follows a scandal involving a BBC documentary about Gaza that featured the son of a Hamas official as narrator. Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday, was not Jewish but reportedly developed a strong connection to Judaism and support for Israel through his wife, twice giving concerts in the country and taking a Osbourne was asked if he’s felt any pressure not to play in Israel, and Sharon Osbourne quickly responded, “I’m half a Heeb; we play where we want to play.” “The last time I played in Musical power couple Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are among 200 prominent media and business figures calling for a review of the BBC's Israel coverage (Image: Getty) Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat, table danced at the White House, spent time in jail, and took enough drugs to have killed him several times over. But perhaps the wildest thing he did was stand up for Israel at a time when fashion dictates that celebrating her enemies is the coolest thing in pop. Ozzy Osbourne told The New York Times in 1992 that he was “a practicing member of the Church of England” and prayed before every concert. The world is mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rock star and lead singer of Black Sabbath, who passed away at 76. But amidst the grief, some pro-Palestinian activists have shockingly celebrated his death. Why? Because Ozzy was outspoken in his support for Israel and his wife, Sharon, is Jewish. Ozzy and Sharon Osborne are amongst more than 200 leaders from the entertainment and business industries who have signed an open letter calling for a full investigation into the BBC’s bias against Israel. The letter released by the non-profit organisation Creative Community For Peace (CCFP) comes in response to the airing of the documentary, “Gaza: How to Survive in a Warzone.” Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday aged 76, forged a decades-long bond with Israel through his Jewish family, two arena-sized concerts in the country, and outspoken support for the fight against
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