Ozzy Osbourne has been very open with his fans about his battle with Parkinson’s lately. The 76-year-old Black Sabbath rocker was diagnosed back in 2003 and hid it from fans for almost two decades, choosing to go public with the “terribly challenging” diagnosis during an interview with Good Morning America back in 2020.
The “Crazy Train” hitmaker is once again letting fans in on his battle with Parkinson’s, as his health struggles will be chronicled in a brand new documentary called No Escape From Now, which is due to air on Paramount+ later this year. Keep reading for more info…
Ozzy Osbourne Shows Fans How He Is Preparing For His Farewell Concert While Battling Parkinson's In New Documentary
In the new documentary, fans will be able to see the "Paranoid" singer prepare for his upcoming farewell concert that is expected to take place on July 5th in his hometown of Birmingham, England, while also dealing with the challenges of his Parkinson's battle.
He is due to perform both as a solo singer and also with his Black Sabbath bandmates during the farewell concert, but told fans last month that he won't be on stage for the whole show due to his health. Instead, other bands including Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, and Gojira, among others, will also be performing.
"I'm not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath, but I am doing little bits and pieces with them," he told SiriusXM. "I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable."
Ozzy Osbourne Tells Fans How Music 'Saved' Him After Thinking His 'Number Was Up'
Ozzy got candid about his health struggles while promoting the documentary, and made no secret of the fact that working on new music "saved" him during his darkest moments.
"The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I've been through," the "War Pigs" singer said in a statement while promoting the documentary, according to Rolling Stone. "There's been times when I thought my number was up. But making music and making two albums saved me," he continued.
"I'd have gone nuts without music," Ozzy went on, adding: "My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show [in Birmingham] is about."
Sharon Osbourne Says 'No Escape From Now' Documentary Will Highlight Ozzy's 'Courage' While Hopefully Inspiring Others
Sharon Osbourne, who has regularly updated fans on her husband's health over the past five years, also weighed in. She explained that she hopes the documentary will show the world how brave the "Hellraiser" rocker has been over the years, while also serving as inspiration for other people going through a similar battle.
"This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson's," the 72-year-old former X Factor judge shared.
She added: "It's about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy."
