A spokesperson for Sharon had previously dismissed the reports that her and Ozzy were ending their marriage after 30 years.

Despite the denial from an official source, on Monday sites like TMZ were giving the relationship the last rites, based on their unnamed sources.

However, Ozzy posted the following message on Facebook to address the rumors and made a confession: "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**hole to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.

"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.

"God Bless,