Overview

• Publisher Heyne is releasing the second volume of Osbourne’s memoirs in German as a posthumous edition titled Last Rites.
• Reporting states Osbourne finished the manuscript shortly before he died on July 22, 2025.
• The book reflects on Parkinson’s disease, serious injuries and lung infections, and the struggle to complete No More Tours II.
• It recounts a triumphant July 5 farewell concert in his hometown that drew a large livestream audience.
• Osbourne details lifelong addictions and infamous excesses, recalls friendships with fellow rockers, and repeatedly credits Sharon with saving his life.