Ozzy Osbournes haunting comments about death – | Music News

Ozzy Osbourne once admitted he “should have died 100 times” while reflecting on his historical past of substance and alcohol abuse.

The rock legend is being laid to relaxation at this time, with his funeral going down in his hometown of Birmingham, England. As followers collect to mourn, Ozzy’s previous comments on death have resurfaced.

In the documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, produced by his son Jack Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness seemed back on his life from his Birmingham roots to his triumphant solo profession after Black Sabbath.

“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,” Ozzy reminisced about his tumultuous historical past.

Known for his electrifying stage presence and wild offstage antics, the steel icon was notorious for his outrageous stay reveals.

He shared, “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 advocacy teams have praised Ozzy for candidly addressing his diagnosis and aiding others in “feeling less alone” while going through the situation’s obstacles. Parkinson’s UK lauded the Black Sabbath icon for “normalizing tough conversations,” while therapy Parkinson’s thanked him for “putting a spotlight” on their trigger.

Proceeds from the Black Sabbath reunion efficiency earlier this month supported therapy Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson’s UK, remarked, “News of Ozzy Osbourne’s death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many.

“By talking overtly about both his diagnosis and life with Parkinson’s, Ozzy and all his household helped so many households in the identical state of affairs. They normalized powerful conversations and made others really feel much less alone with a situation 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.”

Ozzy’s household introduced his death final week in a assertion.

It learn, “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.”