Ozzy Osbourne admits he ‘can’t walk’ as he delivers worrying Parkinson’s update ahead of Black Sabbath reunion
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he can no longer walk as his battle with Parkinson’s disease continues to progress.
The 76-year-old rock legend made the admission during his SiriusXM radio show. “I have made it to 2025. I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive”, he said.
His wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, confirmed his condition to The Sun, stating: “Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. It’s not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it’s affected his legs”.
The former Black Sabbath frontman remains resilient despite his health challenges.
Despite his physical limitations, Osbourne is set to perform at a historic concert dubbed Back to the Beginning at Aston Villa’s Villa Park on Saturday, July 5.
The event will mark a momentous reunion of Black Sabbath’s original members – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – performing together for the first time in over 20 years.
Osbourne will deliver a brief solo performance before joining his former bandmates on stage.
The concert is being touted as “the greatest heavy metal show ever”, serving as an emotional farewell to Osbourne’s Prince of Darkness days.
Sharon told The Sun that despite his physical challenges, “his voice is as good as it’s ever been.”
She added that Ozzy is “very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this” upcoming performance.
Speaking to the BBC, Sharon explained the significance of the concert: “Ozzy didn’t have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there’s no been no full stop. This is his full stop.”
She also revealed that Ozzy has to work with a physiotherapist daily to keep his muscles moving, telling RadioX he’s “as fine as you can be with Parkinson’s.”
The star-studded concert will feature performances from numerous legendary bands influenced by Black Sabbath’s legacy.
Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira, and Anthrax are among the heavyweight acts set to appear.
The line-up also includes Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, and Mastodon.
The event will support several charitable causes, with proceeds benefiting Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
The latter charity is supported by Aston Villa football club, where the historic concert will take place.
Ozzy was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, though he publicly revealed his condition on Good Morning America in 2020.
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In September 2023, the rock icon underwent his fourth spinal surgery, after which he declared it would be his final operation.
“I can’t do it anymore. Regardless of the way it ends up after tomorrow, I’m not doing it anymore. I can’t,” he said during an episode of The Osbournes Podcast.
The singer has been candid about his symptoms, sharing: “My feet feel like I’ve got bricks tied to them when I’m walking.”
Despite these challenges, Osbourne has maintained his fighting spirit, telling critics he’s “far from being on my last leg.”