(PCM) British rocker Ozzy Osbourne apologized on Facebook to his loved ones for drinking and using drugs during the last 18 months but said he is now sober. Osbourne’s Facebook statement came after TMZ reported Monday he and Sharon, had split up and were living in seperate homes in Los Angeles.

“For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs,” Osbourne wrote. “I was in a very dark place and was an a*****e 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,” he added. “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.”TV personality Sharon Osbourne and her rocker husband Ozzy have split up and are living in separate Los Angeles homes, TMZ reported Monday.

The couple have been married for 31 years and have three children.

No reason was given for their alleged breakup, but TMZ said there are no current plans for them to divorce.