Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, made remarks about his passing five years ago that have since been refuted by his family tonight. He passed away this morning.
The late Ozzy Osbourne spoke about his mortality in an interview that has resurfaced this week following the news of his death. It was announced tonight that the singer-songwriter died this morning with his family by his side.
His family shared earlier that Ozzy had died, aged 76, just weeks after his farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, with his band Black Sabbath. His family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, issued a statement together.
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Ozzy, who faced various health issues over the years, had spoken about his mortality in an interview released in January 2020. It was published just days after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Addressing whether he thought about when his “time” would come, he told Kerrang! that he didn’t expect to live into his late eighties, adding that he didn’t have “much longer” left. He said: “I think about it; I don’t worry about it. I won’t be here in another 15 years or whatever, not that much longer, but I don’t dwell on it.”
Ozzy claimed that it will “happen” to everyone at some point. When questioned about whether he was content, he replied that he wasn’t, adding that he “hasn’t got my health.” He continued to claim that, even when he was younger, he “worried” more about dying.
Ozzy had spoken about his health in recent years, including about his Parkinson’s diagnosis, with him having raised awareness of the condition. Following the news of his death, two charities have been among those paying tributes.
Parkinson’s UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: “By speaking openly about both his diagnosis and life with Parkinson’s, Ozzy and all his family helped so many families in the same situation. They normalised tough conversations and made others feel less alone with a condition that’s on the rise and affecting more people every day. All of our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends and fans worldwide. His memory and the impact he left on the world will live on in all of them.”
Cure Parkinson’s has also paid tribute. Prior to this month’s farewell concert in Birmingham, it had been made public that Cure Parkinson’s and two other charities would receive the proceeds from his performance.
We are devastated to learn about Ozzy, according to Cure Parkinson’s CEO Helen Matthews, and Sharon and his family are all in our thoughts. The most incredible and lively concert at Villa Park was produced just a few weeks ago by Ozzy, Black Sabbath, and all the other acts that made up Back to the Beginning, in my opinion. Ozzy’s tireless efforts have given Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice a lot of praise. Thank you, Cure Parkinson’s, for all of us.
The news of Ozzy’s death was announced by his wife Sharon and four of his children, Louis Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, tonight. His family issued a joint statement earlier this evening.
Our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, according to the statement, “with more sadness than words can convey.” He was surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy. Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, among others.
Source: Mirror
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