The singer suffered from Parkinson, a progressive disease that damages the central nervous system, caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing neurons in the brain.
The rock world dismisses one of its most emblematic figures after the death of Ozzy Osbournethis Tuesday at age 76. Recognized both for his solo career and for being the unmistakable voice of Black Sabbathhe died surrounded by his family, just two weeks after giving his final show in Birmingham before more than 50 thousand fans, in which he had to sing sitting due to his fragile state of health.
“The prince of darkness,” as they nicknamed, left an unparalleled legacy inside heavy metal and world rock. The news was confirmed by his family through a brief but emotional statement: “With more sadness that words can express, we reported that Ozzy Osbourne died this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our privacy.”. His illness had been diagnosed in 2019 and since then his public life became more and more limited, although he never completely abandoned his vocation on stage.
What Ozzy Osbourne died
Ozzy Osbourne died from Complications derived from Parkinsona chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system and that, where appropriate, It was diagnosed six years ago. Since then, he had to cancel tours, limit his public appearances and adapt his daily life to a condition that progressively affects his mobility, coordination and energy.
It is a Progressive disease It damages the central nervous system, caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing neurons in the brain. Its most common symptoms include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness in equilibrium movements and problems. Although It has no curethere are treatments that help relieve manifestations and improve the quality of life of those who suffer from it.
In advanced cases, such as Osbourne, the disease can cause cognitive impairment, extreme fatigue, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and heart or respiratory complications. Despite these challenges, Ozzy remained active and close to his audiencetransforming their fight into an example of tenacity within the world of music.
The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath
The death of the Heavy Metal star occurs just a few weeks after meeting with her Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a great farewell concert for fans.
Osbourne was a pioneer of Heavy Metal with Black Sabbath before reaching enormous success in his own right. Was known for successes as “Iron Man”, “Paranoid”, “War Pigs”, “Crazy Train” and “Changes”both with the band and a solo star.
He met with his Black Sabbath bandmates on the stage of Villa Park at the beginning of July. “They have no idea how I feel, thanks from the bottom of my heart,” said the 76 -year -old artist to the crowd while acting from a throne on the stage of Villa Park.
The concert was organized with performances by some of Osbourne’s favorite groups, including Metallica and Guns’n’rosefor his “last reverence.”
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