The late heavy metal icon shared the emotional challenges he faced amid medical complications in a posthumous documentary
The late Ozzy Osbourne, acclaimed worldwide as the Prince of darkness From heavy metalopened his heart by talking about the difficult times he faced in recent years in the posthumous documentary Ozzy: There’s no escape from now.
This was revealed by the artist, who became a living legend of rock with his solo career and as lead singer of Black Sabbath fought depression despite facing serious health problems. The statement brought to light the more human side of the star, who for decades has been a symbol of rebellion and resistance.
The health of Ozzy It had long been a cause for concern as he had suffered a fall at home, aggravating old spinal injuries. The accident involved complex surgeries and a long recovery, which affected not only his body but also his emotional state. In his latest interviews, he admitted that the physical limitation and the loss of autonomy were factors that contributed to the emergence of depression.
“Just thinking about not doing any shows before, I went into depression,” he said Ozzy Osbourne in the documentary. “I’m actually on antidepressants now. I was preparing to kill myself at one point, but then I would go in my head and think, ‘What are you talking about?’ Because, knowing me, I’d do it halfway and be half dead… I mean, I wouldn’t die, you know? This is my luck.”
Sharon Osbourne, wife of Ozzyattributed the change in the singer’s mood to an inability to perform as much on stage and to metal plates placed around his neck during an operation in 2019: “Some days he wishes he were dead. He’s in so much pain he can’t bear it. He just wishes he could go away,” admitted.
For someone like Ozzy Osbourneused to getting on stage and connecting with the crowd, the inability to move freely was devastating. The singer reported that, for a period of time, he needed help with even simple tasks, such as getting out of bed or walking. This addiction deeply shook his self-esteem and made him doubt his ability to stay active in music.
At another point in the documentary, Jack Osbourneson of Ozzy and Sharon, said the surgeon who operated on the rocker’s neck “robbed him of the ability to move”: “The main problem is the nerve damage caused by the failed neck surgery. Yes, Parkinson’s is progressing. Yes, it is manifesting itself in many ways… It makes me very angry, because I felt like this could have been avoided. It didn’t need to happen,” he added visibly moved.
Ozzy found crucial support in his wife Sharon Osbourne
Despite the difficulties, Ozzy he found fundamental support in his wife Sharon Osbourne and in children. His family was essential for him to maintain hope and seek appropriate treatment, both for physical and mental health issues. The singer also received medical and psychological support, recognizing the importance of speaking openly about depression, especially among public figures.
The decision to share his experience was motivated by the desire to help others facing similar situations. Ozzy he emphasized that, despite being a rock star, he is human and vulnerable, and that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of courage.
Source: Terra
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