Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne died at July 22 at the age of 76 after a long and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s. He died surrounded by his wife Sharon and three children
Music legend Ozzy Osbourne spent his final days in his beloved home of Birmingham before his sad death at the age of 76.
The Black Sabbath star died today, surrounded by his wife Sharon, 72, and their children Kelly and Jack following a tough battle with Parkinson’s disease. Over the years, Ozzy suffered many significant health woes, but the rocker’s life changed completely when he was given the diagnosis back in 2020.
Just days before his death, Ozzy fulfilled his dreams of performing one more time with his Black Sabbath band mates as they lit up Birmingham’s Villa Park with their Back To The Beginning gig. Ozzy was determined to get back on stage for one final time, despite his ill health. In May, he told Sirius XM: “I am in heavy training because I haven’t done any physical work for the last seven years.
“By hook or by crook. I’ve got to make it there. I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It’s hard going, but he’s convinced that he can pull it off for me. I’m giving it everything I’ve got.
“It’s endurance. The first thing that goes when you’re laid up is your stamina. I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day… I’ve got this f***ing device on my finger. It’s a monitor to say how my heart rate is. I’m constantly in training seven days a week I’ve got this guy who’s virtually living with me, and I’m in bed by seven.”
And in an emotional moment on stage during the Back To The Beginning gig, Ozzy said: “I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. “You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd as he addressed them for what is now the final time.
When asked about his farewell performance, the music icon commented: “It’s a goodbye as far as my live performances go, and what a way to go out.”
Ozzy had made it no secret that he was desperate to return to the UK, having lived in America for decades.
Despite his dreams, various health issues set him and his wife, Sharon, back. They had been expected to reside in their Buckinghamshire home. Speaking in August 2022 after two decades in Los Angeles, he said: “Everything’s f***ing ridiculous (in America).”
Now, it’s emerged that he fulfilled his final wish. On a statement confirming the Prince’s death, the family shared the location as “Birmingham, England,” meaning he made it home, one final time.
Sources close to the family say that Ozzy’s passing was ‘unexpected to be this soon’ but that his children were so grateful to have been around him in his last days after he performed his final gig just over two weeks ago.
Ozzy passed away at the Buckinghamshire mansion where his wife Sharon had lived. Ozzy’s daughters Aimee, 41, and Kelly, 40, were there to care for him as recently as last week after flying in from Los Angeles, a source told The Mail.
A close pal told the publication: “Ozzy was always meant to come back to Britain to live in Buckinghamshire, it was where Sharon had spent so long preparing their family home for him.
“There was much hope that he would be around for a lot longer than this but at one point there were fears they would not get him back from Los Angeles for the concert earlier this month.
“Kelly has been at the house a lot in the last week or so, so has Aimee. It is terribly sad for all of them, they really hoped he would be able to carry on for a bit longer. But it’s so lovely that he had his children around him during his last days.”
Just two weeks before his death, Ozzy also celebrated and watched the engagement of his daughter Kelly. On Saturday July 5, Ozzy officially ended his Prince of Darkness reign as he appeared on stage for one final time.
The rock icon joined his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park, Birmingham in one of the most epic farewell shows in music history.
After the incredible show, the Osbourne family were treated to a beautiful surprise as Kelly’s longtime partner Sid proposed in front of her parents Ozzy and Sharon.
Taking to Instagram the next day to share the joyful news, Kelly, 40, posted the sweet video of Sid’s proposal as he asked to spend the rest of his life with the former reality TV star.
Alongside the video, Kelly wrote: “Oh, and this happened yesterday.” In the heartwarming clip, Sharon was heard saying: “We’ve got to be quiet, hold on,” as she shushed the crew backstage at show. Kelly’s now fiancé was then heard saying: “Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world.”
However, Sid’s romantic proposal was swiftly interrupted by a playful Ozzy who shouted: “F*** off! You’re not marrying my daughter.” Clearly familiar with Ozzy’s banter, Sid laughed and continues asking Kelly the all-important question.
He continued: “Nothing would make me happier than spending the rest of my life with you. So, in front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly, will you marry me?”. Kelly then turned around with a look of shock on her face before holding her hands up to her face and nodding ‘yes’.
The video then saw Sid showing the dazzling ring to Ozzy before one of Kelly’s friends yells ‘about time’ as they joked about Sid not proposing sooner. Kelly and Sid then shared a long embrace before sharing a kiss while their loved ones cheered them on in the background.
Kelly and her brother Jack had both made sure they attended their dad’s incredible final gig as they surrounded him with love and praise as he stormed the stage for the very last time.
Following his death, tributes have poured in from the likes of Rod Stewart, David Beckham, and Elton John.
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