Ozzy Osbourne’s last few years are captured on film in his new documentary and even at the height of his illness the legendary rocker is seen taking a swipe at singer Sting
Over the years, Ozzy Osbourne and Sting have had their fair share of ups and downs. But in footage seen from his latest documentary, which was filmed during the last six years of his life, it seems their ongoing feud lasted to the end of Ozzy’s days.
Ozzy, who was married to Sharon Osbourne, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, He sadly died at the age of 76 in July this year and was buried days later on July 30. The documentary titled Ozzy: No Escape From Now, shows the star discussing his limitations due to his condition which had led to further health concerns including a blood clot.
And while he is seen sharing his sadness about his body failing him, he is then heard saying “it could have been worse. I could be Sting.”
According to The Sun, Ozzy said: “I am really f***ed up with this body of mine and as soon as I want to do anything. I went to the doctor and there’s a blood clot. My leg is about to fall off. But I can’t complain. I was actually rocking until I was 70 and then a trap door opened.”
He continued: “I didn’t think I was going to live past 40. But if my life’s coming to an end, I really can’t complain, I’ve had a great life. But, hey, it could have been worse. I could be Sting.”
Their feud seems to have stemmed as far back as the early noughties while the Osbournes were filming for their reality TV show. And during that time, Ozzy reportedly made a number of harsh insults towards the star. And his daughter Kelly also jumped on the bandwagon and took aim at Sting’s son.
More than a decade ago, it looked as though the rift was starting to heal. According to Sharon, they bumped into Sting on the red carpet of the Grammys and Sting wanted to speak to Kelly to try and patch things up with his son.
In 2003 Sharon said: “We all bumped into each other on the red carpet and we all said how ridiculous it was and how words can hurt so many people. We’re all adults and all apologised and it was great.”
Ozzy’s daily struggle with his mobility before his death was once again captured on film for his BBC documentary, which aired on Thursday last week.
Speaking to the camera, the iconic Black Sabbath lead singer said: “When I was 69, I can vividly remember saying to myself ;I’m 69 and I don’t feel that bad’. As soon as I hit 70, the f***ing trapped doors opened. I can’t walk very far without getting out of breath.”
He added: “I used to work out all the time and I can’t do it no more. I used to do an hour on the ecliptical a day.”
And it was at this point Sharon jumped in and recalled the moment Ozzy fell and badly injured himself. She said: “Ozzy got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and coming back, he tripped and just hit the floor so hard.”
In response Ozzy said: “I lay on the floor and said ‘Sharon get an ambulance I think I’ve broken my neck’.”
Sharon then explained: “Ozzy’s Parkinson’s is what they call Parkin two, and it’s something that actually comes on very, very young, but it’s so slight, you don’t notice, but after his spinal accident, it kind of brought it on.”
Following his accident, the rocker said: “It knocks the cr*p out of you, you’ve just got to keep going because I’ve got to start everything from word go again. The best possible outcome is that I’m fit enough and strong enough to do shows, the worst part possible is I can’t do shows.”
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