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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
18 warning signs of Parkinson's disease after Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76
Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne died at 76, five years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - a condition which has a range of symptoms that people should be aware of People should be vigilant for eighteen signs that could suggest Parkinson's disease. This advice comes as charities have praised Ozzy Osbourne for his candidness about his diagnosis, which has helped others "feel less alone" in managing the condition. Following the star's passing at 76, Parkinson's UK lauded the Black Sabbath frontman for "normalising tough conversations". Cure Parkinson's expressed their appreciation for "putting a spotlight" on their work. The proceeds from the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month were given to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. Osbourne revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 and took a hiatus from touring in 2023 after undergoing major spinal surgery, according to Bristol Live. A fall at his home in 2019 worsened previous injuries from a near-fatal quad bike accident in 2003. Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson's UK, stated: "News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. 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." Helen Matthews, the 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." She went on to acknowledge the rock icon's commitment to raising awareness, adding: "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." Earlier this year, Osbourne looked back on his difficult journey, admitting that the past six years had been "full of some of the worst times I've been through". Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterised by steady brain deterioration over numerous years. What is Parkinson's disease? The condition results from the death of nerve cells in a brain region called the substantia nigra, which causes dopamine levels to drop. Dopamine plays a vital role in controlling bodily movement, and when it decreases, it triggers the various symptoms linked to Parkinson's disease. The precise cause of the nerve cell loss remains unknown, but it is generally believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Typically, symptoms of Parkinson's start to show in individuals over 50, though there are instances where people under 40 experience them. According to the NHS, men are slightly more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than women. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease include: muscle stiffness (rigidity) – the NHS says this symptom leads to stiffness and tension in the muscles, "which can make it difficult to move around and make facial expressions, and can result in painful muscle cramps (dystonia)" slowness of movement (bradykinesia) – the NHS notes that with this symptom, physical movements are much slower than normal. Everyday tasks seem difficult and result in a distinctive slow, shuffling walk with very small steps tremors – shaking. The NHS says this "usually begins in the hand or arm and is more likely to occur when the limb is relaxed and resting" Those suffering from Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms. The NHS says these include: dementia – a group of symptoms, including more severe memory problems, personality changes, seeing things that are not there (visual hallucinations) and believing things that are not true (delusions) swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) – this can lead to malnutrition and dehydration constipation loss of sense of smell (anosmia) – sometimes occurs several years before other symptoms develop mild cognitive impairment – slight memory problems and problems with activities that require planning and organisation dizziness, blurred vision or fainting when moving from a sitting or lying position to a standing one – caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure an inability to obtain or sustain an erection (erectile dysfunction) in men excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) depression and anxiety problems with peeing – such as having to get up frequently during the night to pee or unintentionally peeing (urinary incontinence) problems sleeping (insomnia) – this can result in excessive sleepiness during the day difficulty becoming sexually aroused and achieving an orgasm (sexual dysfunction) in women excessive production of saliva (drooling) nerve pain – can cause unpleasant sensations, such as burning, coldness or numbness balance problems – these can make someone with the condition more likely to have a fall and injure themselves If you're concerned that you might be showing symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it's recommended to consult with a GP.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
18 Parkinson's symptoms after Ozzy Osbourne's death five years after diagnosis
Parkinson's disease charities have praised Ozzy Osbourne for talking about his diagnosis and helping others "feel less alone" in facing the challenges of the condition People should be aware of eighteen signs that could indicate Parkinson's disease. The information comes as charities have lauded Ozzy Osbourne for his openness about his diagnosis, which helped others "feel less alone" in dealing with the condition. Following the death of the star at 76, Parkinson's UK commended the Black Sabbath singer for "normalising tough conversations". Cure Parkinson's expressed gratitude for "putting a spotlight" on their efforts. The proceeds from the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month were donated to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. Osbourne disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 and took a break from touring in 2023 after undergoing extensive spinal surgery, reports Bristol Live. A fall at his home in 2019 exacerbated previous injuries from a near-fatal quad bike accident in 2003. Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson's UK, said: "News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. 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." Helen Matthews, the chief executive of Cure Parkinson's, expressed her deep concern upon hearing about Ozzy's death, saying: "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." She continued to express gratitude for the rock legend's efforts in raising awareness, stating: "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." Earlier this year, Osbourne reflected on his challenging experiences, saying that the last six years had been "full of some of the worst times I've been through". Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition marked by gradual brain damage over many years. What is Parkinson's disease? The disease stems from the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain known as the substantia nigra, leading to decreased levels of dopamine. Dopamine is crucial for body movement control, and its reduction causes numerous symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. The exact reason for the nerve cell loss remains a mystery, but it is widely believed to be due to a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Typically, symptoms of Parkinson's begin to manifest in individuals over 50, though there are cases where people under 40 experience them. According to the NHS, men are marginally more prone to developing Parkinson's disease than women. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease The primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease include: tremors – shaking. The NHS says this "usually begins in the hand or arm and is more likely to occur when the limb is relaxed and resting" slowness of movement (bradykinesia) – the NHS notes that with this symptom, physical movements are much slower than normal. Everyday tasks seem difficult and result in a distinctive slow, shuffling walk with very small steps muscle stiffness (rigidity) – the NHS says this symptom leads to stiffness and tension in the muscles, "which can make it difficult to move around and make facial expressions, and can result in painful muscle cramps (dystonia)" Those suffering from Parkinson's disease can also experience a broad spectrum of other physical and psychological symptoms. The NHS says these encompass: dizziness, blurred vision or fainting when moving from a sitting or lying position to a standing one – caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure nerve pain – can cause unpleasant sensations, such as burning, coldness or numbness excessive production of saliva (drooling) problems with peeing – such as having to get up frequently during the night to pee or unintentionally peeing (urinary incontinence) an inability to obtain or sustain an erection (erectile dysfunction) in men balance problems – these can make someone with the condition more likely to have a fall and injure themselves difficulty becoming sexually aroused and achieving an orgasm (sexual dysfunction) in women excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) constipation swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) – this can lead to malnutrition and dehydration problems sleeping (insomnia) – this can result in excessive sleepiness during the day loss of sense of smell (anosmia) – sometimes occurs several years before other symptoms develop mild cognitive impairment – slight memory problems and problems with activities that require planning and organisation depression and anxiety dementia – a group of symptoms, including more severe memory problems, personality changes, seeing things that are not there (visual hallucinations) and believing things that are not true (delusions) If you're worried that you might be exhibiting symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it's advisable to consult with a GP.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne said 'I should have died 100 times' as he reflected on wild partying days
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 - the Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star was famous for his wild antics and larger-than-life personality Ozzy Osbourne admitted "I should have died 100 times" as the Black Sabbath frontman opened up about his hard partying years and past misuse of drugs and alcohol in 2011. Ozzy's loved ones announced his death on Tuesday night, with a family statement telling fans: "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." In a documentary film entitled God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, produced by the rocker's youngest son, Jack Osbourne, Ozzy looked back on his life from his childhood in Birmingham all the way through to his later solo work following his exit from Black Sabbath. At the first UK screening of the movie in 2011, Ozzy recalled his battle with narcotics, sharing how he once work up from a wild night out in the central reservation in the middle of a freeway. "I should have died 100 times and never did. If you wanted me to do something, tell me not to. I can't remember the 80s at all. Never happened," the dad-of-six mused when reflecting on his past. Ozzy was famed as a provocative and powerful performer on stage and a wild hedonist off it, known for his controversial live shows. Drugs and alcohol use often fuelled manic behaviour in front of his adoring audiences, and also his most crazed moments in between shows. In 2020, Ozzy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He told Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: "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." Parkinson's disease charities have praised Ozzy for talking about his diagnosis and helping others "feel less alone" in facing the challenges of the condition. Parkinson's UK said the Black Sabbath frontman "normalised tough conversations", while Cure Parkinson's thanked him for "putting a spotlight" on its work. The proceeds of the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month went to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. Parkinson's UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: "News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. "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."
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Parkinson's disease charities praise Ozzy Osbourne's openness about condition
Parkinson's UK said the Black Sabbath frontman 'normalised tough conversations', while Cure Parkinson's thanked him for 'putting a spotlight' on its work. The proceeds of the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month went to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019 which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003. Parkinson's UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: 'News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. '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.' 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.' Osbourne said earlier this year that the last six years had been 'full of some of the worst times I've been through'.
Western Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Parkinson's disease charities praise Ozzy Osbourne's openness about condition
Parkinson's UK said the Black Sabbath frontman 'normalised tough conversations', while Cure Parkinson's thanked him for 'putting a spotlight' on its work. The proceeds of the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month went to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019 which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003. Parkinson's UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: 'News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. '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.' 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.' Osbourne said earlier this year that the last six years had been 'full of some of the worst times I've been through'.
