COMING Home, the BBC documentary focusing on Ozzy Osbourne’s final years, was aired on Thursday night and featured several emotional moments.
Speaking approximately two years before his passing, Ozzy candidly discussed his 20-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Ozzy Osbourne opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s around two years before his death
He stated that everything began to decline when he turned 70
Ozzy was open in the documentary filmed before his passing
He explained that when he was 69, he felt good, but everything changed once he turned 70.
Ozzy expressed that ‘the trap doors opened’ upon reaching that significant age.
“I can clearly remember thinking to myself, ‘I’m 69 and I don’t feel that bad’,” he said.
“As soon as I turned 70, the f**king trap doors opened.
“I can’t walk very far without getting out of breath.
“I used to work out all the time, and now I can’t do it,” he admitted at that time.
Ozzy continued: “I used to spend an hour on an elliptical every day.”
Sharon then elaborated that Ozzy’s Parkinson’s is known as “Parkin-2.”
She mentioned that his type of Parkinson’s manifests “very, very young” but was “so slight” that it was hardly noticeable.
Sharon added that after Ozzy’s spinal injury, his Parkinson’s condition worsened.
His cause of death was disclosed as
The rocker reunited with his bandmates for one final performance just weeks before his death.
He had recently completed his farewell show, Back To The Beginning, shortly before his passing.
There was a tribute in honor of Ozzy, featuring artists like Metallica, which grossed nearly $200 million.
This event became the highest-grossing charity concert ever.
All proceeds from the event were donated to three charities: Children’s Hospital, Acorn’s Children’s Hospice, and Cure.
The BBC documentary that aired on Thursday was initially scheduled for release in August.
The network faced scrutiny after announcing an early release date for the documentary.
The channel quickly reversed its decision and assured viewers that the release would be postponed.
Ultimately, the release is being delayed following significant backlash from the
The family’s response was particularly tense due to the comparatively relaxed timeline for the making of a different Ozzy documentary – No Escape From Now.
Sharon and Ozzy’s documentary is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer
### Table of Contents
1. Overview of the Documentary
2. Ozzy's Personal Struggles
3. Sharon's Insights on Ozzy's Condition
4. Tribute Concert and Charitable Donations
5. BBC Documentary Release Controversy
### FAQ
- What is the main focus of the documentary "COMING Home" about Ozzy Osbourne?
- The documentary highlights Ozzy Osbourne's final years, including his battle with Parkinson's disease and emotional moments from his life.
- What did Ozzy Osbourne say about turning 70?
- Ozzy remarked that everything changed for him when he turned 70, stating, 'the trap doors opened,' indicating a decline in his health.
- What type of Parkinson's disease does Ozzy have?
- Ozzy has a form of Parkinson's known as "Parkin-2," which can manifest at a young age but may be very mild initially.
- What charitable contributions resulted from the tribute concert for Ozzy?
- The tribute concert raised nearly $200 million, with all proceeds donated to three charities: Children’s Hospital, Acorn’s Children’s Hospice, and Cure.
