They’ve survived booze, brawls, addiction, fame and betrayal throughout their 31-year-marriage.
But in recent days, neither Sharon or Ozzy have been spotted wearing their wedding rings as it emerged that the couple have not seen each other for weeks and have been living separate lives.
Sharon, 60, is said be is living in a hotel in Beverly Hills while Ozzy is holed up in a small rented flat a couple of miles away.
The couple moved out of their home in Beverly Hills, California – which is up for sale – while it was being renovated, but did not move into a temporary home together.
New pictures have emerged of Sharon watching on as removal men carried furniture into her new home.
The source of tension driving the pair apart is said to spring from financial problems, with couple having a bust-up over an unpaid tax bill, it is claimed.
A source told the UK’s Daily Mirror: “The financial situation has been a real burden for them both and has put huge strain on them.
“These were big bills, and it has been very difficult for both of them.”
They were hit with the huge $1.5million last year, after Sharon said she had lost track of the family’s finances.
Ozzy and Sharon with their kids, Kelly and Jack
The source added: “As anyone who has watched them on TV will know, they’re no strangers to rows, but they’ve been under a lot of pressure recently.
“What makes things even harder for them is that they’ve both got huge work commitments for the rest of the year which stand in the way of them spending much time together.
“It’s a shame because they really need some quality time to sort things out.”
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy, 64, flies to New Zealand this week ahead of the first date of the band’s reunion tour in Auckland on Saturday, before heading on to Australia.
He will be on the road for most of 2013, with more gigs in North America, South America and Europe.
The source told the newspaper: “They have had plenty of chances to see each other, but don’t seem to have made any effort to do so.”
But they have still been catching up with their children. Sharon was spotted with daughter Kelly, 28, at The Ivy in Hollywood, while Ozzy has visited son Jack, 27.
Last night a spokesman for the couple insisted they had not split, adding: “They’re like that. It’s the Osbournes, not the Waltons.”
One thing to note: Sharon is a prolific tweeter and has so far remained mum on the reports.
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