Ozzy Osbourne’s Health Struggles and Legacy Explored in New Documentary

Kelly Osbourne has expressed her belief that her father, Ozzy Osbourne, would “never” emotionally recover from his dismissal from Black Sabbath. In the upcoming documentary, *Ozzy: No Escape From Now,* the Osbourne family delves into the rock legend’s health issues from 2018 until his passing on July 22, 2025.

In a poignant moment, Kelly shared her thoughts, stating, “He’ll never get over being fired from Black Sabbath.” The band members, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, made the difficult decision to part ways with Ozzy in 1979 due to his struggles with substance abuse and creative tensions within the group.

Ozzy had solidified his status as the frontman of Black Sabbath in the 1970s, famously known as the “Prince of Darkness.” A significant part of the documentary shows him reuniting with the band for what would be his final performance earlier this year, despite facing severe health challenges including cracked vertebrae, pneumonia, and sepsis.

As the documentary unfolds, Ozzy reflects on his astonishing resilience, referring to himself as “crippled.” His wife, Sharon Osbourne, stands by his side throughout, and in the closing scenes, Ozzy expresses a wish to retire from performing, to spend more time at home.

“You’re King Iron Man,” Sharon affectionately calls him during an emotional moment.

In another sincere expression, Ozzy notes his surprise at making it to his 70s. “I shouldn’t have gotten past 40,” he admits. “If my life is coming to an end, I can’t really complain about it. It’s been a great life.” This candid reflection resonates with the themes of his music, especially highlighted in his last album, *Patient Number 9,* where Ozzy addresses feelings of failure and perseverance.

July marked Ozzy’s final concert in Birmingham, where he collaborated with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the farewell show titled “Back to the Beginning.” The event, hosted by Jason Momoa, featured numerous special performances and tributes, showcasing prestigious guests, including Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Billy Idol, expressing their gratitude towards Ozzy and the band.

During the show, iconic drummers took to the stage for a lively performance of Black Sabbath’s “Cosmic Symptoms,” creating a moment that many fans will cherish. Following his remarkable performance, Ozzy emotionally addressed the audience, saying, “It’s so good to be at this stage… you don’t know how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Sadly, Ozzy passed away shortly after this concert. His family released a heartfelt statement to the public, asking for privacy during their time of grief: “It is with more sadness than just words… He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

The final scenes of the documentary capture a tender moment as their children, Amy, Kelly, and Jack, arrive at a public memorial in Birmingham to honor their father, laying flowers and shedding tears, marking another bittersweet chapter in the Osbourne family’s journey.