Ozzy Osbourne's chilling admission about own mortality resurfaces after death
The late Ozzy Osbourne spoke about his mortality in an interview that has resurfaced this week following the news of his death. It was announced tonight that the singer-songwriter died this morning with his family by his side.
His family shared earlier that Ozzy had died, aged 76, just weeks after his farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, with his band Black Sabbath. His family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, issued a statement together.
Ozzy, who faced various health issues over the years, had spoken about his mortality in an interview released in January 2020. It was published just days after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Addressing whether he thought about when his "time" would come, he told Kerrang! that he didn't expect to live into his late eighties, adding that he didn't have "much longer" left. He said: "I think about it; I don't worry about it. I won't be here in another 15 years or whatever, not that much longer, but I don't dwell on it."
Ozzy said that it's "gonna happen" to everyone at some point. When asked if he was happy, he said that wasn't, adding: "I haven't got my health." He went on to say that he "worried" more about death when he was younger though.
Ozzy had spoken about his health in recent years, including about his Parkinson's diagnosis, with him having raised awareness of the condition. Following the news of his death, two charities have been among those paying tributes.
Parkinson's UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: "By speaking openly about both his diagnosis and life with Parkinson's, Ozzy and all his family helped so many families in the same situation. They normalised tough conversations and made others feel less alone with a condition that's on the rise and affecting more people every day. All of our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends and fans worldwide. His memory and the impact he left on the world will live on in all of them."
There's also been a tribute from Cure Parkinson's. It had been previously been announced that profits from his farewell concert in Birmingham earlier this month would be split between Cure Parkinson's and two other charities.
Helen Matthews, chief executive of Cure Parkinson's, said: "We are devastated to hear the news about Ozzy and all our thoughts are with Sharon and his family. It seems incredible that a couple of short weeks ago Ozzy, Black Sabbath and all the acts that contributed to Back to the Beginning produced the most phenomenal and vibrant concert at Villa Park. We are so grateful to Ozzy for all he has done to put a spotlight on the work of Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. On behalf of us all at Cure Parkinson's - thank you."
The news of Ozzy's death was announced by his wife Sharon and four of his children, Louis Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, tonight. His family issued a joint statement earlier this evening.
It read: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."
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