Sharon Osbourne is reportedly devastated after a series of doctored images surfaced online, portraying her in an extremely unhealthy state and comparing her appearance to that of a “zombie skeleton.” The photos, which began circulating on social media platforms earlier this week, are believed to have been heavily edited to exaggerate her weight loss, and critics claim they were designed to shame and mock her during a deeply personal battle.

The 71-year-old television personality and former The Talk co-host has been candid in recent years about her struggles with body image, aging, and her controversial use of the weight loss drug Ozempic. While Sharon has never hidden her desire to feel confident in her own skin, sources close to her say she never anticipated the level of online cruelty and invasive scrutiny that would follow.

According to an unnamed family friend, Sharon broke down in tears when she saw the fake images, which appeared to show her with sunken eyes, gaunt cheeks, and an emaciated frame. “She felt humiliated and hurt,” the source said. “She’s worked so hard on her health and mental well-being, and to be ridiculed in such a heartless way is just too much.”

The situation has reignited public conversation about the dangers of celebrity image manipulation, body shaming, and the pressure women in the spotlight face to maintain unrealistic beauty standards. Sharon Osbourne has long been a fierce advocate for mental health awareness and body positivity, speaking openly about her past cosmetic surgeries, battles with depression, and the emotional toll fame can take.

What makes the situation even more painful for Sharon, insiders say, is that the cruel images are being used as part of a larger online campaign criticizing the growing use of Ozempic for aesthetic purposes. Originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, the drug has become controversial as more celebrities and influencers allegedly use it for rapid weight loss. Sharon has admitted to trying the drug in the past but also revealed she stopped using it due to side effects and personal discomfort.

“She’s the first to acknowledge her own choices,” said the source. “But she never asked to be made into a meme. This has crossed a line.”

The Osbourne family, known for their outspokenness, has not yet released an official statement, but fans are calling for Sharon’s husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and daughter Kelly Osbourne, to speak out in her defense. Many of her supporters have flooded her Instagram page with messages of love and encouragement, urging her to stay strong and ignore the hate.

As the online backlash against the edited images grows, some advocates are calling for social media platforms to take more decisive action against body-shaming and the distribution of manipulated photos. For Sharon Osbourne, the incident serves as a painful reminder that fame often comes with a price—and that the fight for kindness, compassion, and authenticity in public discourse is far from over.