Ozzy Osbourne made a quite candid admission when discussing his profession and causes for now not touring.
The Black Sabbath rocker’s well being points have been properly documented in current instances, as Ozzy has undergone seven surgical procedures up to now 5 years, together with a fourth spinal surgical procedure in September 2023.
Ozzy was additionally recognized with Parkinson’s illness in 2003, which tends to worsen his different present circumstances.
The 75-year-old now has problem strolling and is commonly seen utilizing mobility aids.
Regardless of his sickness, Ozzy was on high type with a witty, self-deprecating humor when an interviewer requested how he was doing.
“I am nearly lifeless!”, he replied in his thick Brummie accent.
Wanting again on life, he continued to The Solar: ‘But when that is the tip of the highway for me then I can not complain.’
Ozzy began laughing about being “locked up for nearly six years” whereas considering his mortality.
‘Sharon mentioned to me lately, “If you happen to needed to do it once more, would you modify something?” I replied, “No, I had a good time.”’
The music icon lives in Los Angeles along with his spouse Sharon, 72, however mentioned how a lot he ‘misses’ Britain.
Sadly, his well being points have delayed the household’s return house and have achieved so since they first introduced their plans to return in August 2022.
Throughout an episode of their podcast, The Osbournes, in July, Sharon, accompanied by youngsters Kelly and Jack, mentioned: “It looks like each time we’re about to go [back to England]one thing is occurring to Ozzy’s well being.’
Please allow JavaScript to view this video and take into account upgrading to an internet browser that helps HTML5 video
She remained constructive and added, “We’ll get there,” to which Ozzy agreed.
Echoing his earlier optimism, Ozzy added in his new interview: ‘I am going to undoubtedly go to England sooner or later. If I keep there – I hope so – one thing tells me the youngsters will observe.
‘Possibly Sharon needs to maintain a spot right here and a spot there, we’ll see. I am English, however I am changing into an American Brummie. I do not wish to finish my days in America.’
Ozzy believes individuals are blaming his Parkinson’s an excessive amount of for his well being issues, when actually he hasn’t been in a position to stroll correctly since 2019.
That yr he tripped whereas utilizing the toilet at evening, and the way in which he landed meant he wanted surgical procedure. His fall aggravated the harm he suffered in a quad bike accident in 2003.
“I imply, once I acquired off the quad in 2003, I used to be nonetheless doing excursions, after which I had Parkinson’s,” Ozzy muses. “It was THAT rattling operation.”
The heavy steel icon’s interview got here earlier than he was honored by the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame for the second time.
Only a few stars have had the glory of being talked about greater than as soon as, one other being Sir Paul McCartney.
Talking at this weekend’s celebration, Ozzy – who was first inducted in 2006 – admitted he “cannot consider [he’s] right here’.
He very modestly handed out the thanks presents, additionally to his supporters: ‘My followers have been so loyal to me through the years, I can not thank them sufficient.
“I have been lucky sufficient to play with among the biggest guitarists, drummers and bassists on the earth through the years, and a few of them are right here tonight.
“However I’ve to say one factor for a person named Randy Rhoads. If I hadn’t met Randy Rhoads, I do not assume I would be sitting right here proper now.
‘And much more than that, my spouse Sharon. Saved my life. And my grandchildren and my infants. I really like all of them.’
Do you could have a narrative?
If you happen to’ve acquired a star story, video or footage get in contact with the Metro.co.uk leisure group by emailing [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or our ‘Submission of things’ web page. would love to listen to from you.
MORE: Aidan Turner: ‘I needed to be cutthroat – even to buddies’
MORE: Giovanni Pernice ‘set to seem in Strictly Come Dancing’s twentieth anniversary particular’
