Sharon Osbourne kept Ozzy's health battle secret before Black Sabbath farewell gig

EntertainmentMusic
21 Oct 2026 • 2:35 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Sharon Osbourne kept Ozzy's health battle secret before Black Sabbath farewell gig

  • Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she kept the full severity of her late husband Ozzy's health issues hidden from both their children and his Black Sabbath bandmates prior to his passing.
  • The legendary heavy metal frontman died from a reported heart attack at the age of 76, just over two weeks after Black Sabbath performed their farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on 5 July 2025.
  • Despite suffering from severe emphysema, Parkinson's disease, and the aftermath of a fall, Ozzy was determined to perform and prayed that his lungs would allow him to sing at the landmark gig.
  • Sharon expressed that the final performance brought her husband immense joy, noting that he spent his final two weeks laughing and telling jokes after years of debilitating health struggles.
  • The band's historic final show alongside original members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler has been captured in the concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning, showing in cinemas from 28 October.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved