Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. His passing marks the end of a life filled with music, but also plagued by severe health issues.
Health Struggles
In his final years, Osbourne relied on a wheelchair and crutches for mobility. He performed his Back To The Beginning show last summer in a throne. He confessed to having "seven surgeries in the past five years" and was on treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Career Highlights
Osbourne became the lead singer of Black Sabbath from 1968 until his dismissal in 1979 due to heavy alcohol and drug abuse. He later carved out a successful solo career and established the annual Ozzfest tour with his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their son Jack. He also starred in the MTV reality show The Osbournes.
Quad Bike Accident
In 2003, Osbourne fractured vertebrae in his neck during a quad-biking accident in Buckinghamshire. He also broke his collarbone and injured six ribs. Sharon later revealed that his heart had stopped during the crash and he was revived by a security guard.
2019 Fall
In 2019, Osbourne fell at his home in Los Angeles while recovering from pneumonia. He thought he was paralysed and called for an ambulance. The fall dislodged metal rods from the 2003 accident. He underwent four spinal surgeries but refused any more.
Parkinson's Diagnosis
In 2020, Osbourne revealed he was battling Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 2019. He called 2019 one of his "most painful and miserable" years.
Infamous Bat Biting
In 1982, Osbourne bit the head off a bat thrown on stage, later discovering it was real. He endured nightly rabies shots for the rest of the tour.
Osbourne sold more than 100 million records worldwide with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist.
