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Ozzy Osbourne The Prince Of Darkness, Health Is Allegedly Getting Worse

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s health is again in question as more reports emerge and close friends hold out hope for recovery. Some sources say that Ozzy Osbourne’s health has deteriorated as…

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 18: Singer Ozzy Osbourne performs at An Evening With Women benefiting The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 18, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's health is again in question as more reports emerge and close friends hold out hope for recovery.

Some sources say that Ozzy Osbourne's health has deteriorated as of July 9, 2024.

 In March 2024, NJ Spine & Orthopedic reported that Osbourne's health issues, including Parkinson's Disease and spine problems from a 2019 accident, have made it difficult for him to tour.

Sharon Osbourne on Why Ozzy Wasn't at Black Sabbath's Grammy Lifetime Achievement CeremonyBryan Steffy/Getty Images

Singer Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne

 Back in July 2024, Yahoo reported that Osbourne was too weak to travel and had to cancel an appearance at the Mad Monster Party. Recent photos of Osbourne in Los Angeles also showed signs of frailty, with an aide helping him into his car and using a wheelchair. 

Piers Morgan's Uncensored interview less than nine months ago with Ozzy Osbourne

What's Wrong With Ozzy?

The 75-year-old heavy metal icon was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2003. His wife Sharron says he's been struggling since undergoing his fourth spinal surgery last September to try to fix damage from a 2019 fall, which dislodged metal rods placed in his spine.

Ozzy And His Battle With Parkinson's

"It's a progressive disease," says the source in an article on Insideweekly.com. "Ozzy is doing everything he can to fight it and get the best treatments, but there is no cure." The end stages of Parkinson’s cause debilitating motor problems, including muscle stiffness and freezing.

Last We Heard From Ozzy, He Was Optimistic On A Black Sabbath Reunion

Black Sabbath(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Musicians Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath

Back in June, Jonathan Clarke, host of Out Of The Box, recently interviewed Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler. During their conversation, When asked about Ozzy Osbourne's recent statement for a reunion, including Ward, for one final show, Butler responded:

"Yeah. Because of his health conditions, Ozzy desperately wants to do a final Ozzy Osbourne [solo] concert. And he said to me, 'I'd love Sabbath to do a couple of songs, two or three songs, as the final show ever' ~Geezer Butler.

Performing "War Pigs" live for the very last time.

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Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.