Ozzy has famously battled with addiction throughout his life, last entering rehab in 2003, but revealed to fans today that he fell off the wagon again 18 months ago.
The 64 year-old rock star took to his personal Facebook page to insist that his marriage of 31 years is still going strong despite him being in “a very dark place” recently.
Ozzy revealed: “For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an a*****e to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.”
He clarified: “Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing. I'm just trying to be a better person.”
“I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period.........and my fans.”
'Jack dismissed the speculation surrounding his parents' marriage as bull***t'
His confession comes after the couple’s son Jack dismissed the speculation surrounding his parents’ marriage as “bull***t.”
A spokeswoman for Sharon had earlier denied reports of a split, claiming that the pair are living apart due to hectic work schedules.
Her statement about the Osbourne couple said: “They've both got huge work commitments. She is at the hotel for work and he is starting his Black Sabbath tour. Of course they row but they are still together.”
“Sharon and Ozzy have spent long periods of time apart before when she was working in the UK. The marriage is not on the rocks.”