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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Sharon Osbourne's heartbreaking four-word message just days before Ozzy's death
The Black Sabbath singer sadly passed away just weeks after his final farewell gig Sharon Osbourne posted a heartbreaking four-word message on Instagram just days before the sad passing of her husband and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Just over two weeks ago, the 76-year-old reunited the band for one last concert, called Back to the Beginning. The quartet took to the stage at Villa Park on July 5 - less than two miles from the location of their very first performance over 50 years ago. The heavy metal icon, who received a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2019, shared the stage with original Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Terence "Geezer" Butler, and Bill Ward. They were the last to appear on stage as part of the star-studded line-up for the farewell gig. Bands including Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses were on the lineup, and there were messages of thanks from other celebrities including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais and Dolly Parton. A little more than two weeks later, Osbourne's family confirmed his passing on Tuesday (July 22). A statement said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time." Just a few days ago, Sharon took to Instagram to post some more pictures from the Back to the Beginning concert. One touching post includes a picture of her sitting on the side of the stage, with her feet crossed, knees close to her chest and her arms wrapped around her legs as she looked on lovingly towards her husband performing. The Black Sabbath singer sang while sitting on an elaborate black throne adorned with a bat-wing design at the top and skulls. The throne, seemingly the same one he used during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, became a central element of his performance because of his health challenges. In 2020, Osbourne disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and he decided to pause his touring in 2023 following significant spinal surgery. In 2019, he experienced a fall at home, which worsened injuries from a nearly fatal quad bike accident in 2003, preventing his No More Tours 2 performances from taking place in Europe and the UK. In the caption of her post, Sharon posted a sweet four-word message. "Taking it all in", she said. At the time, the comment section was flooded with words of love and support from thousands of fans. One said: "No words…. Most Amazing tribute EVER! God Bless Ozzy." A second said: "You are such a good wife @sharonosbourne all you do to see Ozzy happy. God bless you!" A third wrote: "Your happy place." A fourth said: "This is a perfect shot." Since the news of Ozzy's passing, many people have left heartfelt comments for Sharon and her family. One person put: "Sharon, we're sending you all our love. God is with you and your family in this moment." Another added: "The heart and warrior woman right there. God bless u Sharon." One more said: "Your face says you already knew what was coming. My condolences." Someone else posted: "You knew. This shot has a deeper meaning and larger impact today of all days. RIP." Singer Yungblud, who performed Changes at the concert on July 5, with a recording of the live cover released for charity, paid tribute to Osbourne, calling him "the greatest of all time". In an Instagram post, the singer, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, shared photos of the moment he gave the late heavy metal singer a cross on a necklace, similar to the one Osbourne had previously given to him. He wrote: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure – an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." What is Parkinson's disease? According to the NHS, Parkinson's disease is a "condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years." It adds: "Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. This leads to a reduction in a chemical called dopamine in the brain." The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are: involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement stiff and inflexible muscles A person with Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms. These include: depression and anxiety balance problems (this may increase the chances of a fall) loss of sense of smell (anosmia) problems sleeping (insomnia) memory problems The health service continued: "Most people with Parkinson's start to develop symptoms when they're over 50, although some people with the condition first experience symptoms when they're under 40. Men are slightly more likely to get Parkinson's disease than women."
ITV News
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
'Lost our brother': Black Sabbath bandmates and Elton John lead tributes to Ozzy Osbourne
Black Sabbath and other stars have been paying tribute to the band's frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, who died at the age of 76. Paying tribute to the megastar, Sir Elton John described Osbourne as a 'true legend'. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods,' he wrote on Instagram. 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. "I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx.' Black Sabbath bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler has said he is 'so glad' the band reunited with Ozzy Osbourne one final time for a farewell concert at Birmingham's Villa Park earlier this month. The music superstar's death was announced in a statement on Tuesday, saying he was 'with his family and surrounded by love'. 'Thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?' he wrote on Instagram. 'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.' Black Sabbath's eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. Bandmates Bill Ward and Tony Iommi also expressed their grief. Iommi, the band's guitarist, said he was 'devastated' by the news. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.' Ward, Black Sabbath's drummer, posted a photo of himself and Osbourne on X. 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls… no, you're forever in my heart,' he posted. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He released his twelfth studio album, Ordinary Man, in 2020, followed by Patient Number 9 in 2022, which went to number three and two in the UK charts, respectively. In a statement on X, Metallica said it was "impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant" to the group. "Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind," the band wrote. Sir Rod Stewart also paid tribute on Instagram. 'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner,' he wrote. Similarly, Nirvana thanked Osbourne "for the inspiration". "Black Sabbath is the template for heavy rock," it wrote. Singer Yungblud, who also performed at Villa Park on July 5, called him 'the greatest of all time'. 'I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room," he wrote. 'But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage." Osbourne grew up in Aston, not far from Villa Park. Aston Villa Football Club also paid tribute to the rockstar, saying he "always had a special connection to the club and the community he came from". Osbourne rose to further fame alongside his wife Sharon – whom he married in 1982 and with whom he has three children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly – through their MTV reality TV series The Osbournes. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. He released his 12th studio album, Ordinary Man in 2020, followed by Patient Number 9 in 2022, which went to number three and two in the UK charts, respectively.
Powys County Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family announces
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced. A statement from his family said: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025 He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019. As frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene – a deeper, darker offshoot of hard rock. His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. Earlier this month he bid a farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts at Villa Park, Birmingham – a stone's throw from where Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 – that it was 'so good to be on this stage' as he performed his last set from a large black throne. Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert. Also among the bands performing were Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, and there were messages of thanks from other celebrities, including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais and Dolly Parton. 'It's taken us 57 years to get to the Villa, we made it. Back to the Beginning.' – Ozzy Osbourne — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 4, 2025 Black Sabbath's eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. He rose to further fame alongside his wife Sharon – whom he married in 1982 and with whom he has three children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly – through their MTV reality TV series The Osbournes. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019 which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 21, 2025 He told US morning show Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: 'I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form.' He and wife Sharon, who was also his manager, met when she was 18 and they married on July 4 1982 in Hawaii. Daughter Kelly, 40, duetted with her father on the UK number one single Changes in 2003. He released his twelfth studio album Ordinary Man in 2020, followed by Patient Number 9 in 2022, which went to number three and two in the UK charts respectively.
Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ozzy Osbourne's decades long health battles before tragic death at 76
Ozzy had been grappling with serious health problems for over two decades, starting after a near-fatal bike crash in 2003. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. The Black Sabbath frontman – known across the globe as the Prince of Darkness – passed away surrounded by his family after a long battle with ill-health. The Brummie rocker, who shot to fame with heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath before enjoying a hugely successful solo career, had been battling Parkinson's disease in the years leading up to his death. His condition had worsened over time, leading him to finally bow out of live performance earlier this month with one final show in his home city. Despite serious health setbacks, Ozzy was determined to give fans one last performance and had undergone an intense training and rehab programme in the run-up to his farewell show, Back To The Beginning, which took place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. Speaking ahead of the concert, his wife Sharon said: 'Ozzy's working with his therapist every single day. He's doing really well, actually. Ozzy's number one thing in life is his fans, so he's working hard to be ready for them, to make this show the perfect way to end things.' Ozzy hadn't performed a full live set in nearly seven years and had to be helped onto stage, where he performed from a black throne due to mobility issues. But the show was packed with emotion and served as a fitting farewell to one of the most iconic figures in music history, reports the Mirror. In a statement ahead of the show, Ozzy said: 'I couldn't have done my final show anywhere else. I had to go back to the beginning.' Ozzy had been grappling with serious health problems for over two decades. His troubles began in 2003 after a near-fatal quad bike crash left him with a broken collarbone, fractured ribs, and a neck injury that required metal rods to be inserted into his spine. He received care from NHS staff following the accident and remained a vocal supporter of the health service ever since. In 2019, he was admitted to hospital again after developing complications from the flu. Sharon told fans at the time: 'As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu. His doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for their concern and love.' That same year, he suffered a fall at his Los Angeles home, which further worsened his spine injury and led to several postponed tour dates – including a planned UK and European leg of his No More Tours 2 tour. Although he vowed not to retire, telling Rolling Stone in October 2018 that he simply wanted to 'slow my lifestyle down to a more comfortable way of living,' it became clear his days of full touring were over. In 2020, Ozzy publicly revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's, a progressive condition that affects movement and causes tremors. Speaking on Good Morning America, he said: 'I had to have surgery on my neck which screwed all my nerves. I found out that I have a mild form of…' before Sharon added: 'It's Parkin two, which is a form of Parkinson's. There are so many different types of Parkinson's. It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination but it does affect the nerves in your body. It's like you'll have a good day, then a good day, and then a really bad day.' Despite the serious nature of the disease, Sharon later said her husband's voice had remained strong. Speaking to The Sun, she said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body, and it's affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Ozzy's final appearance on stage earlier this month was a proud moment for both the singer and his legions of fans. After years of battling pain and undergoing countless surgeries, including major neck and back operations, the show was the culmination of sheer determination and a lifelong love for music. Osbourne had even moved a specialist rehab therapist into his Los Angeles home to help him prepare, hoping to regain enough balance to walk freely and stand for parts of the show. Paying tribute to his fans ahead of the concert, Ozzy said: 'I want to say thank you to my fans for always supporting me and being there for me.'
South Wales Guardian
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family announces
A statement from his family said: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019. As frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene – a deeper, darker offshoot of hard rock. His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 21, 2025 Earlier this month he bid a farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts at Villa Park, Birmingham – a stone's throw from where Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 – that it was 'so good to be on this stage' as he performed his last set from a large black throne. Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert. Also among the bands performing were Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, and there were messages of thanks from other celebrities, including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais and Dolly Parton. 'It's taken us 57 years to get to the Villa, we made it. Back to the Beginning.' – Ozzy Osbourne — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 4, 2025 Black Sabbath's eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. He rose to further fame alongside his wife Sharon – whom he married in 1982 and with whom he has three children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly – through their reality TV series The Osbournes. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019 which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He released his twelfth studio album Ordinary Man in 2020, followed by Patient Number 9 in 2022, which went to number three and two in the UK charts respectively.
