Ozzy Osbourne battling 'sex addiction' that nearly ended his marriage

Ozzy Osbourne is having therapy for a "sex addiction" that nearly cost him his marriage, the singer has revealed.

The 67-year-old Black Sabbath star moved out of his family home earlier this year, with his wife Sharon suggesting their 34-year marriage could come to an end.

Mr Osbourne said in a statement he was "mortified" at the effect his behaviour had had on his family.

It comes after hair stylist Michelle Pugh told People magazine she had a "very real relationship" with the rocker, lasting four years.

After reports of the split, Mrs Osbourne, 63, told US television chat show The Talk she had "no idea" if she shared a future with her husband.

However, the couple later indicated they were back together.

Mr Osbourne has now said in a statement: "Over the last six years, I have been dealing with a sex addiction. I'm sorry if Ms Pugh took our sexual relationship out of context.

"I'd also like to apologise to the other women I have been having sexual relationships with."

He added: "Out of bad comes good. Since the press exposed this, I have gone into intense therapy. I am mortified at what my behaviour has done to my family.

"I thank God that my incredible wife is at my side to support me."