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Ozzy Osbourne Updates Fans on Health Challenges Ahead of Farewell Performance
Just two months before his farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne has offered fans a candid update on his ongoing health challenges. The Black Sabbath frontman, who revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020, spoke frankly about the difficulties he faces as he prepares for the July 5th concert.
In a recent interview, the 76-year-old musician acknowledged the daily struggles of living with Parkinson’s, saying, “You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong. You begin to think this is never going to end.”
Despite these challenges, Osbourne expressed gratitude for the upcoming performance, crediting his wife, Sharon Osbourne, with organizing the event to “give me a reason to get up in the morning.” The concert will benefit several charities, including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Osbourne also clarified the nature of his participation in the concert, which will feature other prominent rock acts like Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Slayer. He explained that due to his health, he will only perform a select number of songs, both solo and with Black Sabbath.
“We’re only playing a couple of songs each,” he stated. “I don’t want people thinking, ‘We’re getting ripped off,’ because it’s just going to be… a sample.”
The “Paranoid” singer detailed his rigorous preparation for the performance, which includes working with a vocal coach four days a week and undergoing intensive physical therapy. He described the difficulty of regaining his strength after a prolonged period of inactivity, saying, “It’s, like, starting all over again.”
Osbourne also addressed his mobility issues, noting, “I have problems walking” and “I also get blood pressure issues from blood clots on my legs.” While acknowledging his limitations, he expressed his determination to give fans a memorable performance, even if it means adapting his typically energetic stage presence.
“I’m used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around,” he admitted. “I don’t think I’ll be doing much jumping or running around this time.
I may be sitting down.”