Sharon Osbourne fans in tears by Ozzy birthday gesture in re-surfaced clip

A video has resurfaced online showing Ozzy Osbourne surprising his wife Sharon Osbourne on her birthday, and fans were left in tears by the gesture which has resurfaced on Facebook

A touching gesture from Ozzy Osbourne to his wife Sharon has left fans emotional after a resurfaced video went viral online. The Black Sabbath had always made his love for Sharon clear, and a surprise on her birthday was a real treat. Ozzy, who sadly passed away at the age of 76 on 22 July this year, would always charm fans with his appearances.

The spontaneous moment occurred on a talk show that Sharon was attending, when suddenly one of her husband’s hit songs started playing. The surprise saw Ozzy walk onto the show with a bouquet of flowers for Sharon, who was genuinely taken aback to see the Iron Man songwriter.

Fans were thrilled by the appearance, and even years after the touching moment, viewers are saying it encapsulates the couple’s marriage.

A video has now resurfaced as Sharon celebrates her 73rd birthday today (October 9). It also included a statement suggesting it showed a “softer” side to the Prince of Darkness.

It reads: “Ozzy Osbourne surprises his beloved Sharon on her birthday during a women’s talk show – a gesture that showed the softer side of the Prince of Darkness.”

Fans were moved to tears by the video, with the poignant clip recently shared online. One person wrote: “Seen this 100 times and I still cry.”

Another added: “She loves him so much and he lovers her so much. I hope everyone finds this kind of love.” Others were left thrilled by Sharon Osbourne’s reaction to the surprise appearance of her husband, saying it is “priceless”.

One person wrote: “Her face when Ozzy’s music hit. Pure perfection. Ozzy is the goat.”

Another added: “This never gets old! He adored her! It showed in the way he treated her. I know they had rough times but he adored her!”.

A third shared: “I love the look on her face. So much love in just her expression. My heart aches for her right now.”

However, Osbourne’s gentler nature wasn’t extended to fellow musicians, with the Prince of Darkness revealing one respected artist was “too cold”.

During the early ’80s, Yngwie Malmsteen was already making waves with his lightning-fast playing, pinpoint accuracy, and scale-heavy solo performances. Whilst he possessed exceptional technical abilities, Osbourne felt there could be too much of a good thing.

“There are guys who’ll go wingly-wangly up and down the fretboard, and some have emotions and others don’t,” he told Guitar World Magazine.

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“This Yngwie Malmsteen guy must have the capability to do some amazing things, but it’s too cold, it’s too much for the mind to take in.”

Ron Dean dead: Risky Business and The Breakfast Club star dies as wife pays tribute

Ron Dean has died at the age of 87. The actor – who starred in the likes of Risky Business and The Breakfast Club – peacefully died alongside his family and loved ones.

The actor’s partner Maggie Neff shared: “He passed at exactly 4pm, after his beloved sisters had said their goodbyes. He hung on like a warrior to say goodbye to his little sisters. Then we were alone, and in my arms, I held his hand, and he trusted me when I told him that it was alright to let go. What an honour!”

Ron was born in Chicago in 1938 and he became well known for his early portrayals of police officers and other military officials. In one of his key roles, he played a detective alongside Tom Cruise in Risky Business.






Ron starred in The Breakfast Club
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He also had a key role in The Breakfast Club, where he played Mr Clark, the father of Andy Clark – which was portrayed by actor Emilio Estevez. The movie was a hit of the 1980s.

Ron also had roles in movies including Light of Day, The Fugitive, The Client as well as a part in Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight. He appeared in various TV shows including Frasier, Murder, She Wrote, ER, The West Wing and Cold Case.

Maggie described her and Ron as “kindred spirits”. She told People: “Ron and I were/are kindred spirits. Our connection was instantaneous and remained so for nearly four decades.

“The love between us was unconditional and permanent. We locked horns many times over the years, but there was never any question that we would be there for each other in our hour of need. And we always were.”






Ron appeared in movies and TV shows and also on the stage


Ron appeared in movies and TV shows and also on the stage
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She added: “It’s hard to capture what an extraordinary human being Ron was. One glamorous woman friend of Ron’s once told me that she’d rather grab a hot dog with Ron Dean than have a fancy dinner with some rich bloke. I have always felt the same way.”

Director Andrew Davis, who worked with Dean on The Fugitive added in a statement to Deadline: “Ron Dean was my dear friend and a tremendous actor. He was the essence of what Chicago talent represented. Having a very troubled youth Ron turned his life around to have a wonderful career as a loving, decent human being and respected talent.”

Tributes have also flooded in from movie fans, with one writing: “He was a Chicago cop in every single movie that included Chicago cops for about 40 years.” Another added: “Very good in The Fugitive and The Dark Knight.”

A third shared: “RIP Ron Dean. You will be remembered for that role which only you could have done in The Breakfast Club.”

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Claudia Winkleman’s exact The Traitor’s waterproof boots are a must-have for autumn styling

The first episode of The Celebrity Traitors hit screens last night, and while viewers are abuzz about the iconic TV show’s return, some of us are can’t wait to copy Claudia’s chic and practical autumn style

Celebrity Traitors officially began on BBC One last night – with host Claudia Winkleman picking three of the 19 stars to be her first batch of famous Traitors.

The spin-off of the hit BBC show sees a stellar line-up of 19 celebrities attempt to win £100,000 for their chosen charity by either quietly eliminating the competition as a Traitor or weeding out the murderers as a Faithful.

Amidst the drama that the program promises viewers, some fans will be just as eager to see the season of Claudia’s autumnal style inspo start with a bang, as she donned her first iconic look of the series.

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The Celebrity Traitors kicked off yesterday evening with camp chaos as host Claudia Winkleman picked the first-ever famous Traitors to take part in the UK show.

Claudia’s stylist, Sinead McKeefry, took to Instagram to reveal to fans where they too could shop for Claudia’s awe-inspiring outfit. Though the coat, which retails for over £2000, may be outside of the average fan’s budget, Claudia’s boots come with a relatively affordable price tag. And right now, those keen to emulate Claudia’s ensemble can still pick up her exact boots in most sizes.

Claudia’s Wellington Boots from Hunter are the perfect blend of practical and stylish, ensuring a chic finish to any outfit as you brave the outdoors this autumn and winter.

Boasting a slimmer fit to flatter the leg, and accent detailing that gives these boots a luxury look, the Refined Tall Riding Wellington boot features a tailored topline and is constructed from fewer rubber layers for a more lightweight feel.

Handcrafted and fully waterproof, Claudia’s equestrian boot features a matte two-tone finish that seamlessly blends practicality and style for a chic riding look.

Still in stock in sizes 3 to 9, shoppers who want to bag themselves a pair of Claudia’s covetable boots may want to hurry, as there’s no telling how long your size will last. These boots retail for £145 on Hunter’s own website.

For those seeking more budget-friendly alternatives and are willing to compromise on the two-tone design, we’ve found several other riding boots worth considering. For instance, Next has these Lipsy Black Standard fit Flat Long Knee High Faux Leather Riding Boots for £75, and Schuh is offering a similar pair of Dory Riding in Black for £55.

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Hole in her heart & longer left leg – Snoeijs’ unusual birth

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Born in Amsterdam with a hole in her heart and a leg that grew to be six centimetres longer than the other, Katja Snoeijs did not live an ordinary childhood.

Snoeijs, now a striker with Women’s Super League side Everton, underwent major heart surgery when she was three years old and had an operation at the age of 12 on her longer left leg.

She previously had little option but to wear special shoes, designed for her by a podiatrist, which gave her right leg a bigger platform.

This gave way to a “shoe obsession” once Snoeijs’ surgery produced positive results and she was able to buy high-street footwear.

Doctors never found out why her left leg grew quicker than the other, despite Snoeijs having lots of medical checks.

“When I was born, I came out with my legs first rather than my head so that was pretty complicated,” Snoeijs told BBC Sport.

This is known as a breech birth and is rare.

“When I was three, they closed my heart up, and as I grew older the difference in leg length grew bigger.

“Because the difference was getting so much bigger, I had to get special shoes. On the right side they cut the heel and put extra material in it so I could walk equally.

“They measured when I could have surgery – when my left leg stopped growing and my right leg could grow equally – and when I was 12 I had that surgery.”

Snoeijs, who is now 29 and an experienced Netherlands international, can speak matter-of-factly about what for many would be a trepidatious hospital visit.

“They broke my growing bones from the knee. Luckily my right leg did grow equally and now it’s only a couple of millimetres’ difference. I can still tell there is a difference!” she said.

‘I really hated the special shoes’

Snoeijs is healthy now, aside from a few niggling hip injuries, and her heart is screened every few years.

Having two legs of different lengths might be expected to cause an issue for someone training to become a professional footballer.

Yet Snoeijs never felt restricted and only now realises what an unusual case she was.

“As a kid you don’t like the hospital visits, but it wasn’t the worst thing. I just sort of showed up and got checked. My parents turned it into a fun thing to do,” she said.

“I really hated the special shoes. I felt a bit stupid and just wanted to wear the Nike shoes or whatever and I couldn’t.

“As soon as I was a teenager and the difference in length was gone, I bought loads of shoes. I got a shoe obsession and maybe still have it.

“Overall in sport, though, I had no issues. My dad always used to say I was better at turning one way because it was shorter. As a kid, I was just not aware of it too much and I didn’t experience many hard times.”

Snoeijs played with normal football boots and “just got on with it”, only noticing slight differences when she got older.

“My right foot is my prominent kicking foot, but in terms of power there is a big difference between the left leg and the right when I’m in the gym,” she said.

“My doctor used to say my right leg was my ‘normal leg’ so my left leg was overly strong and over-compensating.

“I’ve worked a lot with different strength and conditioning coaches to try to get the right leg stronger, but it’s hard to catch up with the left leg that is stronger than it’s supposed to be.”

Hip problems have affected Snoeijs in her football career and she wonders if this has roots in her childhood leg issue.

“We don’t know if they are related, but they might be,” she said.

Book club, jigsaws and photography

Snoeijs, who has won 38 caps for the Netherlands, joined Everton from Bordeaux in 2022 after a two-season spell in France.

She is part of the Everton family now and had to move the time of her BBC Sport interview because she is involved in a book club with team-mates.

“We all send in a book, then we vote between them on which one we want to read. Most of the time it’s been a lot of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novels,” said Snoeijs.

“We read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo last season. It’s a romance. I suggested The Da Vinci Code but not a lot of people wanted to join in on that one!

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Snoeijs also enjoys trips to Sefton Park to practise her new-found interest in photography and does jigsaw puzzles when she’s at home.

“Liverpool is a really nice city so I like to take photos of the buildings and the scenic views,” said Snoeijs.

“I’m only a beginner and I’m trying to get into manual settings a little bit more. It’s popular among footballers.

“In the Netherlands we have a TV show called ‘Het Perfecte Plaatje’ [which translates to ‘The Perfect Picture’].

“It’s about famous people who are given an assignment and they have to get the best picture. We try to do that with the national team, but it’s like the book club – it was nice for a few weeks then everyone got distracted!”

Such is the life of a modern player, hopping from one hobby to another while away from the day job.

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NI ‘more prepared’ for biggest games – Bradley

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Northern Ireland v Slovakia; Northern Ireland v Germany

Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast Dates: Friday, 10 October & Monday, 13 October Kick-off: 19:45 BST

Conor Bradley says Northern Ireland are “more prepared” for big qualifiers as the squad grows with experience.

Northern Ireland take on Slovakia on Friday and Germany on Monday in a Windsor Park double-header in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The battle for top spot in Group A and automatic qualification is wide open after Slovakia stunned Germany in their opener, while Michael O’Neill’s young side beat Luxembourg and lost to the Germans in Cologne.

Victory over Slovakia, who won a dramatic Euro 2020 play-off in Belfast, on Friday would keep Northern Ireland in contention for first place in the group.

“Windsor Park will probably be at its best over the two games so we have to manage the expectations of that,” said Liverpool defender Bradley.

“I’ve a lot of faith in the team. We have a really good group of players

“We feel more prepared than we did for the last Euros campaign. We’ve a bit more experience now and hopefully that will help us.”

Bradley said Slovakia’s win over Germany in their opening game showed that Friday’s opponents must be respected.

Germany responded with a 3-1 win over NI, who matched the European heavyweights for most of the game before a quickfire double from the hosts in September.

“I was surprised they beat Germany, I think everyone was,” he said.

“Germany are a top team and not many sides have beaten them in the last few years.

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