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Ozzy Osbourne is a rock musician who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. Ozzy has had to cancel concerts due to his health. Ozzy revealed he has 10 years left to live ‘at best’ after a recent surgery. From “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” to “Crazy Train,” Ozzy Osbourne, 74, has made his mark on rock music over the last five decades. Not only has the Black Sabbath alum won five Grammy Awards, but he has a dozen nominations under his belt. Not only is Ozzy known for his career as a rock music legend, but he is also known for his famous family. The Osbourne family is considered to be the OGs of reality TV families, as their show The Osbournes premiered in 2002. Ozzy has been married to his wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, since 1982, and the pair share six children.
Ozzy Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. (David Fisher/Shutterstock)
Aside from his impressive career in the public eye, in recent years Ozzy has made headlines for his health struggles. The “No More Tears” hitmaker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and it has since affected his ability to take the stage. In July 2023, Ozzy took to Instagram to reveal that due to his health he would have to opt out of his Oct. performance at the Power Trip festival. And in November 2023, Ozzy revealed doctors found a vertebral tumor during his most recent surgery. Keep reading to learn all about the 74-year-old’s ongoing health issues and how he is doing today.
Ozzy Osbourne Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
The father-of-six was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in Feb. 2019 after a pneumonia battle and suffering a fall at home. Nearly one year later, Ozzy and Sharon appeared on Good Morning America to reveal his diagnosis to journalist Robin Roberts. “It’s been terribly challenging for us all,” the then 71-year-old told the reporter alongside his wife. After the recording artist suffered a fall at home, he revealed that his nerves were largely effected. “I got a numbness down this arm for the surgery, my legs keep going cold,” Ozzy explained at the time. Soon after his fall, he underwent an operation on his neck which led to him recovering at home for the next year. “I don’t know if that’s the Parkinson’s or what, you know, but that’s — see, that’s the problem. Because they cut nerves when they did the surgery. I’d never heard of nerve pain, and it’s a weird feeling,” he added.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is an illness that affects the nervous system and can largely impact a person’s nerves, per the official Mayo Clinic website. One of the earliest signs according to the health organization can be slow starting tremors. However, stiffness and slowing of movement are other tell-tale signs. Other symptoms of Parkinson’s includes impaired posture/balance, loss of automatic movement, speech changes, changes in writing, and more. Although the disease is not curable, many people can go on to live with medical treatment. Some treatments include prescription medicines, surgery, and ultrasounds. At the time of Ozzy’s diagnosis reveal, Sharon reassured his fans that it was “not a death sentence” for her husband. “It’s PRKN 2,” his leading lady and manager said at the time. “There’s so many different types of Parkinson’s; it’s not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body. And it’s — it’s like you have a good day, a good day, and then a really bad day.”