Ozzy Osbourne predicts 10 years max due to spinal tumor, Parkinson’s
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
12:58 PM – Monday, November 27, 2023
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 74-year-old rock star, has faced numerous health challenges since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two decades ago. However, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, he remained optimistic.
“I’m getting pissed off reading the papers, and they’re saying things like, ‘Ozzy is fighting his last battle. He’s sung his last ‘Paranoid.’’ You know, I don’t even think about Parkinson’s that much,” Ozzy said.
In the interview, the reporter noticed that he showed “very little signs of the tremors” typically associated with Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, the rock icon acknowledged that most of his life was now in the past.
“I said to Sharon that I’d smoked a joint recently, and she said, ‘What are you doing that for! It’ll f—ing kill you!’” he continued. “I said, ‘How long do you want me to f—ing live for?!’ At best, I’ve got 10 years left and when you’re older, time picks up speed.”
The singer of “No More Tears” and former reality TV star underwent his fourth spine surgery in September 2019 to address issues resulting from a fall that occurred the same year.
“It’s really knocked me about,” Ozzy said. “The second surgery went drastically wrong and virtually left me crippled. I thought I’d be up and running after the second and third, but with the last one they put a f—ing rod in my spine. They found a tumour in one of the vertebrae, so they had to dig all that out too. It’s pretty rough, man, and my balance is all f—ed up.”
While still recovering from the operation, Osbourne expressed his willingness to perform again, but only if he was physically capable of delivering a powerful show.
“I’m taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will,” he said. “But it’s been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life. At the start of my illness, when I stopped touring, I was really pissed off with myself, the doctors, and the world. But as time has gone on, I’ve just gone, ‘Well, maybe I’ve just got to accept that fact.’”
“I’m not going to get up there and do a half-hearted Ozzy looking for sympathy. What’s the f—ing point in that? I’m not going up there in a f—ing wheelchair. I’ve seen Phil Collins perform recently, and he’s got virtually the same problems as me. He gets up there in a wheelchair! But I couldn’t do that.”
With hope that he may one day “do a few gigs,” he expressed gratitude to his loyal fans who have supported him for years. He referred to them as his extended family and credited them for the life he leads. His goal is to continue performing for them.
“If I can’t continue doing shows on a regular basis, I just want to be well enough to do one show where I can say, ‘Hi guys, thanks so much for my life.’ That’s what I’m working towards, and if I drop down dead at the end of it, I’ll die a happy man.”
Towards the end of the Rolling Stone UK interview, Osbourne reflected on fellow musicians who had recently passed away, bringing the session to a close.
“I’ve been doing a lot of reflection while I’ve been laid up, and all my drinking partners, I’ve realized they’re all f—ing dead!” Ozzy asserted. “The graveyard’s full of them! You’re dead, and you’re dead, and you’re dead.”
“I should have been dead way before loads of them. Why am I the last man standing? I don’t understand any of it. Sometimes I look in the mirror and go, ‘Why the f— did you make it?!’ I’m not boasting about any of it because I should have been dead a thousand times.”
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In what ways has Ozzy Osbourne’s outlook on his own mortality shaped his attitude towards his music career and future performances?
Ozzy Osbourne: A Resilient Rock Icon
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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 74-year-old rock star, has faced numerous health challenges since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two decades ago. However, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, he remained optimistic.
Despite his long battle with Parkinson’s disease, the reporter noticed that Osbourne showed very little signs of the tremors typically associated with the condition. Nevertheless, the rock icon acknowledged that most of his life was now in the past.
The interview also shed light on Osbourne’s views on his own mortality. When asked about smoking a joint, he recounted a conversation with his wife Sharon, who warned him that it would kill him. Osbourne responded, “How long do you want me to f—ing live for?! At best, I’ve got 10 years left, and when you’re older, time picks up speed.”
It is worth noting that Osbourne’s health struggles extend beyond Parkinson’s disease. In September 2019, he underwent his fourth spine surgery to address issues resulting from a fall the same year. Unfortunately, the operation did not go as planned, leaving him virtually crippled. Osbourne expressed the toll it has taken on him, both physically and mentally. “It’s pretty rough, man, and my balance is all f—ed up,” he said.
Despite these challenges, Osbourne has not given up on his dreams of performing again. While still recovering, he emphasized that he would only return to the stage if he could deliver a powerful show. He doesn’t want to perform half-heartedly or seek sympathy from the audience. He mentioned how he watched fellow musician Phil Collins perform in a wheelchair and admired his determination, but acknowledged that it was not something he could do.
With hope that he may one day “do a few gigs,” Osbourne expressed his gratitude to his loyal fans. He referred to them as his extended family and credited them for the life he leads. His ultimate goal is to continue performing for them. He stated, “If I can’t continue doing shows on a regular basis, I just want to be well enough to do one show where I can say, ‘Hi guys, thanks so much for my life.’ That’s what I’m working towards, and if I drop down dead at the end of it, I’ll die a happy man.”
Towards the end of the Rolling Stone UK interview, Osbourne took a moment to reflect on fellow musicians who had recently passed away, bringing the session to a close.
Ozzy Osbourne’s resilience and unwavering spirit in the face of health challenges serves as an inspiration to all. Despite the obstacles he has faced, he continues to pursue his passion for music and remains grateful for the support of his devoted fans. We can only hope that his indomitable spirit will carry him forward, enabling him to fulfill his goal of performing once again.
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