Ozzy Osbourne: I've been drinking, on drugs

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has denied rumors of a split from his wife, Sharon, and apologized to his family for returning to drink and drugs, The Associated Press reports.

The Black Sabbath singer says he was in a "dark place" but has been sober for 44 days.

In a message posted yesterday on his Facebook page, 64-year-old Osbourne said that "for the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs."

He said "I was in a very dark place" and apologized for his "insane behavior." Osbourne added: "Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing."

The couple and their children, Jack and Kelly, became reality TV stars a decade ago with the MTV series "The Osbournes." Sharon Osbourne was later a judge on "America's Got Talent" -- as well as Ozzy's manager.

Ozzy Osbourne was a founding member of heavy-metal pioneers Black Sabbath. He left the group in 1979, but has since rejoined. The band's new studio album "13" -- its first with Ozzy in 35 years -- is out in June.