Ozzy Osbourne defended euthanasia: “I prefer to die to live with the pipes”

Years before his death, the Heavy Metal icon, the singer spoke openly of euthanasia and defended the right to dignified death

The singer died on Tuesday (22), at 76 years old Ozzy OsbourneHeavy Metal icon and one of the most surprising figures in the history of rocks. The cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed.

Throughout the career, Ozzy He was a singer of Sabbath Black He also built a solo trajectory full of successes, scandals and moments of overcoming. But in addition to music, it has also distinguished itself for frank declarations on delicate arguments, including the right to dignified death.

In an interview granted in 2014, the singer claimed to be in favor of euthanasia in case of irreversible conditions:

“If I can no longer eat, clean myself or get out of bed, I prefer that someone only tells me:”OzzyYou lived a good life. Rest in peace “and give me a lethal injection. I say seriously. I prefer to die to live with pipes blocked in the body and unable to do something alone.”

In recent years, Ozzy He faced Parkinson’s and underwent several surgical interventions. The theme of euthanasia has been openly discussed with his wife, Sharon Osbourne. According to him, the two shared the same vision:

“I talked about it with Sharon. He also said he doesn’t want to be kept in life artificially. We think the same in that direction.”

Sharon also commented, at the time:

“We believe 100% in euthanasia. I saw my father deteriorate at such a rapid speed that became a shell of himself, getting rid, using diapers and tied to a wheelchair because he did not remember that he could no longer walk.”

Even controversial throughout his career, Ozzy has shown clarity in approaching the end of life: “I don’t want to be a weight for anyone. I want to go out with dignity.”

Source: Terra

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