Sharon Osbourne arrives at the premiere of "Seven Psychopaths" at Mann Bruin Theatre on Oct. 1 in Westwood, Calif.(Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)
LONDON -- Sharon Osbourne says she had a double mastectomy after
learning she carries a gene that increases the risk of developing breast
cancer.
Osbourne told Hello! magazine that "I didn't want to live the rest of my life with that shadow hanging over me."
The
60-year-old "America's Got Talent" judge, who had colon cancer a decade
ago, said that without the surgery, "the odds are not in my favor."
She added: "It's not 'pity me,' it's a decision I made that's got rid of this weight that I was carrying around."
The magazine went on sale Monday.
Osbourne,
husband Ozzy and children Jack and Kelly became rock's most famous clan
thanks to reality show "The Osbournes" a decade ago.
Jack Osbourne, 26, was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Associated Press