Ozzy Osbourne, the 71-year-old Black Sabbath frontman, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, describing 2019 as the 'most painful and miserable year' of his life. The revelation came during an interview with Good Morning America, where he discussed the health struggles he has faced over the past year.
Osbourne explained that his diagnosis followed a series of health complications, including surgery on his spine and neck after a fall. 'I did my last show New Year's Eve at the Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form,' he said. The fall reportedly dislodged metal rods inserted after a 2003 motorcycle accident.
The musician has faced additional health issues, including hospitalisation for a staph infection in 2018 and pneumonia in 2019. In October, he postponed a European tour for a second time, citing ongoing health problems, but assured fans, 'I'm not dying.'
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 67, offered reassurance, stating the diagnosis is 'not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination.' She added, 'It's like you have a good day, a good day, and then a really bad day.' Osbourne himself noted ongoing symptoms, including numbness and coldness in his limbs, though he remains uncertain whether these are due to Parkinson's or his surgery.
