Ozzy Osbourne was determined to give fans one last show - even if it cost his health. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, has now revealed just how frightening the run-up to his final concert was, admitting she kept the truth about his deteriorating health from Black Sabbath's bandmates and even their children.
Speaking at the British premiere of Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning, Sharon recalled watching her husband take the stage at Villa Park on 5 July 2025, despite serious health complications. "He did great, and we see that in the film.
But the guys in Black Sabbath didn't know how sick Ozzy was. Even my kids - we never told my kids.
Nobody knew how sick he was." She added, "Besides that, just being together again in Aston Villa - where it all began - their lives must have been flashing through their heads while they were on that stage." Ozzy had been battling Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and other health problems.
Sharon said his breathing could change dramatically from one day to the next. "He was told 10 days before the show he probably wouldn't make it through the show if he went up and performed.
He absolutely said, 'No, I've made my commitment, I'm doing it. Whatever happens, happens.'" For Ozzy, apparently, cancelling was never part of the setlist.
The performance gave him a final burst of happiness that stayed with him until the end. "He was flying high again.
Until the day he passed, he was still on that high, so thankful to everyone. It was so joyous for us to see because we hadn't seen him like that for years."
Sharon continued, "He was laughing, telling jokes again. It was brilliant.
He was just so elated. He was in such a great place mentally, and he went out the way he wanted to.
It's what he wanted, and not many people get that opportunity, and he did." The documentary captures the raw emotion of the event, serving as a testament to Ozzy's dedication to his craft and his fans. Despite the physical toll, the legendary rocker chose to face his final curtain call with courage, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that continues to inspire his global fanbase.
As the music world reflects on his final act, the story of that night at Villa Park remains a poignant reminder of the power of music. For Ozzy, the stage was not just a place of work, but a sanctuary where he found his final moments of true peace and connection with the audience he loved so dearly.
