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Ozzy Osbourne Pushes Through Parkinson’s Battle in Intensive Prep for Final Black Sabbath Farewell Show

Vigorous rehabilitation through daily in-home therapy with 24/7 vitals monitoring is preparing Osbourne for his July 5 farewell at Villa Park

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Overview

  • Ozzy Osbourne has not performed a full concert since December 2018 and has spoken openly about ongoing stage fright and ADHD-driven self-doubt ahead of the finale.
  • He has enlisted a live-in specialist for daily weight, balance and timed walking drills aimed at rebuilding his strength and stamina.
  • Osbourne’s health regimen includes wearing a pulse oximeter and undergoing up to 15 blood pressure checks each day to manage Parkinson’s and mobility issues.
  • The Back To The Beginning event will reunite the original Black Sabbath lineup alongside Metallica, Slayer and a supergroup featuring Slash, Duff McKagan and Tom Morello.
  • All proceeds from the concert will support Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice.