Ozzy Osbourne fans to see his debilitating health woes firsthand in heartbreaking film

Ahead of Black Sabbath’s final reunion gig this summer, music fans can also look forward to a feature-length documentary on heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne.

The Black Sabbath rocker’s final performance in Birmingham on July 5 will be the subject of the TV special produced by Parmount+. The documentary, titled Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now will air later this year and it will delve into the music legend’s ongoing health battles following his Parkinson’s diagnosis back in 2003.

Ozzy, 76, has now revealed more about the details of the documentary and what fans can expect as they first get a glimpse into his crippling health struggles. The eye-opening documentary began filming in early 2022 during the sessions for his thirty-first album Patient Number 9.

“Some of the worst things I’ve experienced have happened over the past six years.” My number has occasionally appeared to be up. However, I was able to save money by making two albums and music. I’d have gone nuts without music. My supporters have been my friends for a long time, and I want to thank them and bid them a happy farewell. That is what the Villa Park show is about”, Ozzy said.

His wife Sharon also mentioned the documentary, saying, “This film is an accurate account of what has happened to Ozzy over the last few years. It demonstrates his resilience and perseverance in dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson’s, as well as his own struggles. His life is now in its entirety, exactly. Working with a reliable production team gave them the freedom to tell the story out loud. We hope that those who are dealing with the same issues as Ozzy will find inspiration in the story.

Ozzy recently explained why he won’t play a full set at Black Sabbath’s final performance, which comes at a later date. The frontman confessed he can’t commit to a full performance, admitting he can only manage “little bits and pieces”. It’s been six years since Black Sabbath’s farewell tour, which ended in 2017. Now, the band is reuniting for one last performance, with Ozzy taking the stage alongside guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, and bassist Geezer Butler.

The musician has battled emphysema, a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, as well as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Earlier this month, Ozzy revealed that the original line-up of the band would reunite for one last charity performance at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5. Titled Back to the Beginning, this concert will mark the band’s final gig, as well as it being his last performance with the group.

The first time the original members have shared the stage for eight years will be Black Sabbath’s debut, which also marks their first appearance in eight years. Proceeds from the event will benefit Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.

The rock legend said on the Ozzy Speaks show that he didn’t intend to do a set with Black Sabbath, but I’m doing little bits and pieces with them. I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable”. He added: “I’m not going to get up there and do a half-hearted Ozzy looking for sympathy. What’s the f****** point in that? I’m not going up there in a f***ing wheelchair”.

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Source: Mirror