Ozzy Osbourne is reportedly on the mend and “getting stronger every day” after a series of health battles that have included pneumonia, issues from a 2019 fall, as well as Parkinson’s disease.
The Black Sabbath legend, facing health complications such as a lingering infection and neck and spinal troubles, is gearing up for the band’s final bow at a concert in Birmingham, England, this July. Amid concerns regarding his wellbeing, his daughter Kelly Osbourne told The Sun newspaper: “He’s working out every day. He’s getting stronger every day and he is ready for this. I think this is going to be the final one. It is my dad’s opportunity to say thank you to everybody who gave him the life and the career.”
Due to take place at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5, the ‘Back To The Beginning’ show is primed to be a historic reunion for Ozzy with his fellow Black Sabbath members Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, bringing them together for the first time in two decades. It’s a moment Kelly believes will be filled with enchantment.
Kelly added: “And it gives me goosebumps just talking about it because it’s his moment to give back and it’s not about anything other than his love for his fans. I think it’s going to be a really magical moment.”
The 76-year-old rock legend is gearing up to perform a brief solo act before reuniting with his band for a Sabbath extravaganza. However, he’s conceded that his performance won’t be as dynamic as in the past and will likely involve him sitting down for most of it, despite his efforts to boost his fitness.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, he shared: “I do weights, bike riding, I’ve got a guy living at my house who’s working with me. It’s tough – I’ve been laid up for such a long time. I’ve been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength.’It’s like starting all over again. I’ve got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going.”
Ozzy’s wife Sharon has previously asserted that despite his health struggles, Ozzy’s vocals remain strong.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: “He’s very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this [planned gig]. Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. It’s not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it’s affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it’s ever been.”
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