Ozzy Osbourne made peace with death before final show: ‘I had a great life’

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A new documentary trailer shows that Ozzy Osbourne prepared for his death before passing away last month at age 76. He had been battling Parkinson’s disease for some time and died from a heart attack.

As a lifelong Ozzy fan, I’m so excited about the new documentary, ‘Ozzy: No Escape from Now’! It’s a full-length film directed by the incredibly talented Tania Alexander – she’s won a BAFTA, you know – and the best part is, the Osbournes themselves were involved in making it. It’s coming out on October 7th, and I’ve already marked my calendar!

A preview shows Ozzy getting ready for his final concert, held on July 5th in his hometown of Birmingham just weeks before his passing.

The performance happened after he had to cancel a planned farewell tour, which was supposed to last two and a half years. This cancellation was due to a fall he experienced in February 2019.

A recent trailer for his new documentary shows Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne happily getting ready for what seems like his final concert performance.

In a final interview, the late Ozzy Osbourne said he felt content with his life, stating, ‘I can’t complain. I had a great life.’

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the Osbourne family for years, and I’m really anticipating their new documentary. Ozzy, along with his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, are bravely opening up about a difficult time – Ozzy’s fall back in 2019. They’re going to share honestly how that accident completely changed their lives, and I think it’s going to be a really powerful and moving story on Paramount+.

In the film, Aimee Osbourne says: ‘He was in hospital for weeks. 

His greatest disappointment was falling and being unable to recover as he always had before, ultimately forcing him to cancel his tour.

Ozzy faced many health problems in the months before his death last month, including several surgeries, worsening conditions, and the effects of Parkinson’s disease.

This documentary explores how Ozzy Osbourne’s ongoing pain affected his mental well-being and influenced the music he created during that time.

It was just awful to watch him fall into such a dark place. He’d just lie there, completely lost, and say things like, ‘What’s the use of even *getting* out of bed?’ It broke my heart. He refused to even *try* with the physical therapy, just didn’t see the point in anything. It was so incredibly tough.

The singer explains how his 2019 collaboration with Post Malone, “Take What You Want” – a song he and producer Andrew Watt initiated – marked the beginning of a fresh direction in his long-standing career.

Ozzy says making the recording really cheered him up and was exactly what he needed at the time – he felt it was the most helpful thing he’d experienced.

The film also reveals the stories behind the creation of Ozzy Osbourne’s recent albums, the critically praised ‘Ordinary Man’ from 2020 and ‘Patient Number 9’ from 2022, which won two Grammy Awards and feature some of his most personal songwriting.

Jack Osbourne feels his father’s album, ‘Ordinary Man,’ reveals more of John Osbourne – the person – than it does a typical Ozzy Osbourne album.

The work explores his personal experiences, thoughts on life and death, and the challenges he’s currently dealing with.

‘I took dad to the studio every single day,’ adds Kelly.

He’d head down to the basement studio in Andrew’s house and settle into the chair Andrew had gotten for him, and that’s when he felt the inspiration start to flow.

The documentary includes personal footage of Ozzy Osbourne at home and while recording music. It also shows his unexpected decision to perform at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony in the UK and how he got ready for the show.

The film will include a special look at the soundcheck from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in October 2024, and it will also show his preparations for and performance at the ‘Back To The Beginning’ show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025.

The documentary was originally planned for release while Ozzy Osbourne was still living. Now, the filmmakers say it’s a tribute to his bravery, humor, strength, and skill – the qualities that continue to make him an inspiration to people worldwide.

The event will feature performances by legendary musicians including Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Duff McKagan and Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield of Metallica, Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan of Tool, and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Ozzy Osbourne’s longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde, along with producer Andrew Watt and musicians Billy Morrison, Tom Morello (from Rage Against The Machine), Mike Inez (of Alice In Chains), and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), share personal and touching stories about him.

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic singer of Black Sabbath, died on July 22nd at the age of 76 and was buried on the property of his home in Buckinghamshire, England.

He was buried a week later on July 30.

Ozzy was buried last month at his home in Buckinghamshire, in a private ceremony with his family and many famous musicians.

Sharon, his wife, and their children were joined by celebrities like Marilyn Manson and Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist, at a gathering held on their 250-acre property near Gerrards Cross.

Official documents listed three causes of death for the rock legend.

Okay, so basically, he didn’t just have *a* heart problem, it was like, a full-on cardiac arrest *outside* of a hospital! And then, on top of that, a major heart attack, and long-term coronary artery disease. It’s just… so much! And then, as if that wasn’t enough, he also battled Parkinson’s, which messed with his whole autonomic system – everything just wasn’t working right. It’s devastating, but honestly, even knowing all this just makes me admire him *more*.

Ozzy Osbourne’s family announced last month that he had passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by loved ones. They expressed their immense sadness, saying no words could truly capture their grief.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this story closely. Apparently, the BBC had to postpone airing a documentary about Ozzy Osbourne last month. I’m hearing it wasn’t ready for prime time – his family felt it was put together too quickly and wanted more time to ensure it truly honored his legacy. It’s good they’re prioritizing getting it right.

Just hours before it was scheduled to air, the TV special ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ – described as a heartfelt look at the singer’s recent life – was unexpectedly pulled from TV schedules, and no reason was given for the cancellation.

I’ve learned more about what happened, and it sounds like the network really felt backed into a corner. Apparently, the Osbournes were worried about how quickly the show was being put together, and that’s why everything had to change so suddenly. It wasn’t a decision they wanted to make, but they felt they had no other option given the family’s concerns.

Both the BBC and Paramount+ were making documentaries about the musician, after gaining access to him during the last three years of his life. Sources say the two channels were competing to release previously unreleased footage.

The documentary was delayed, likely because of these issues and the family’s concerns about its general message and feeling.

According to a source, discussions have been happening suggesting the BBC might have been trying to release their Ozzy Osbourne show too quickly, particularly since Paramount+ was also preparing a film about him.

The BBC initially planned a ten-episode series, “Home To Roost,” following Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s return to the UK. After Ozzy’s passing, the project was changed to a single documentary film.

According to a source close to the family, they were most concerned with how the show portrayed Ozzy and Sharon, especially since it included one of their final interviews as a couple.

It seemed the BBC and the filmmakers were prioritizing getting their show released before the Paramount+ documentary. This understandably worried the family involved.

Ozzy: No Escape From Now will air on October 7 on Paramount+. 

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2025-09-18 01:07