Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has made a startling admission about his health, declaring he "should be dead" given his tumultuous lifestyle and recent medical struggles. The Black Sabbath frontman, now 75, opened up in a raw interview about his physical decline and the toll it's taken on his life.
A Lifetime of Excess Catches Up
The self-proclaimed "Prince of Darkness" didn't mince words when reflecting on his hard-living past. "Honestly, I should be dead," Osbourne stated bluntly. "With all the drugs and alcohol I've consumed over the years, plus my genetic history - it's a miracle I'm still here."
Recent Health Battles
Osbourne's health issues have mounted in recent years, including:
- A Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2003 (only revealed publicly in 2020)
- A serious fall in 2019 that required multiple surgeries
- A staph infection that nearly cost him his arm
- Spinal surgery complications that left him temporarily unable to walk
The Emotional Toll
The rocker became emotional discussing how his physical limitations have affected him. "I can't do the things I used to," he admitted. "Simple tasks are difficult now. It's frustrating when your body won't cooperate with what your mind wants to do."
Despite the challenges, Osbourne maintains his trademark dark humor. When asked if he feared death, he quipped: "I'm more worried about what happens if I don't die - I'll be a bloody burden on everyone!"
Looking to the Future
While acknowledging his mortality, the music legend hasn't given up completely. He continues to work on new music and recently completed a final European tour with Black Sabbath. "I'll keep going until I can't," he vowed. "Music's kept me alive this long - might as well ride it out."
Fans worldwide continue to send support to the rock icon as he navigates this challenging chapter of his extraordinary life.
