Sharon Osbourne Recalls Ozzy Having Robin Williams Visit Her and Tell 'Jokes' While She Had Cancer: 'Amazing Man'

Mar. 15, 2025

Robin Williams and Sharon Osbourne in Las Vegas in 2007.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

During the latest episode ofThe Osbournespodcast, Sharon and husbandOzzyrecalled how Robin Williams cheered her up for a few hours one day following her 2002 cancer diagnosis.

“When Sharon was sick with cancer, I felt bad about leaving her just in the house, so I asked Robin Williams if he’d come and see her,” said the Black Sabbath rocker, 75. “Sharon loved him.”

Sharon, 71, looked back on the meeting with immense appreciation. “I absolutely was so in awe of his talent and his kindness,” she said.

“Made me feel so good,” added Sharon. “Amazing man.”

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne in Beverly Hills in January 2020.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In 2002, Sharon was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002, and she’s now in remission. A decade later,she underwent a double mastectomyafter a genome test revealed she had a “whole shopping list” of health problems, including “the breast cancer gene," she revealed onThe Talkat the time.

Elsewhere on this week’s episode ofThe Osbournes, Ozzyopened up about another one of his most memorable celebrity meetings. “I’m a big Beatle fan and when I first metPaul McCartney, it was like meeting Jesus Christ,” he said.

“He was a very nice man, and when I got a Grammy, he followed up with my producer to congratulate me,” added Ozzy. “That was very, very special.”

Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

During Sharon’s Cut the Crap Tour stop in London on Sunday, she revealed the “Crazy Train” singer is planning two final concerts in his Birmingham, England, hometown as a send-off to fans following his recent health issues.

Sharon Osbourne in London in November 2023.Dave Benett/Getty

Dave Benett/Getty

She specified that the shows will be held in the city’s Aston Villa neighborhood “where Ozzy is from,” per the outlet. “His voice is still absolutely perfect,” added Sharon, noting that he’s continued taking “singing lessons” throughout his health-induced time away from the stage.

At this time, Ozzy has not confirmed nor announced any upcoming performances.

source: people.com