Ozzy Osbourne’s Agonizing Final Days: Grim Video Emerges of Ailing Rocker, 75, Pumping Stretch Band Just to Write His Name — As He Admits He’s Back on Drugs

Ozzy Osbourne’s Struggles: Disturbing Video of the Rock Icon Surfaces

By Perry Carpenter
October 7, 2024, Updated 12:30 PM ET

In a recent video shared by his son, Jack Osbourne, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne is seen grappling with physical challenges while trying to sign his name. At 75 years old, the iconic rocker appears visibly strained as he uses a stretch band to help him gain enough strength and coordination to accomplish the task.

Jack, age 38, posted the concerning footage on Instagram as part of a promotional effort for one of Ozzy’s upcoming appearances. In the clip, Jack encourages his father to “sign your name 10 times quickly,” to which Ozzy responds with an unsteady scrawl before admitting that his marker is dry and needs replacing. Clumsily lifting a dumbbell with one hand, Ozzy turns to his audience, inviting them to join him and the family at Son of Monsterpalooza, a convention dedicated to celebrating horror films, scheduled for October 12 and 13.

The alarming nature of the video is compounded by recent revelations from Ozzy himself. On his podcast, the Madhouse Chronicles, he opened up about returning to marijuana use and the temptation of stronger substances. Despite expressing that he feels “happier,” he candidly admitted, “I am not completely sober. I use a bit of marijuana from time to time.” Ozzy credited his wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, with keeping him motivated to resist slipping back into more destructive behaviors, stating, “Even with marijuana, she will find it and get rid of it.”

Adding to his already significant health struggles, Ozzy also disclosed that a recent medical visit led to him being given ketamine, which reignited unwanted cravings. He explained, “I had a small dosage, but that was enough to spark me.”

As news continues to circulate regarding his deteriorating health, Ozzy has also voiced concerns about his decision to stop attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. In reflecting on his journey, he shared, “If you are out there using dope and want to quit, there is help available. AA was helpful for me, but I don’t go anymore. Maybe I should revisit that.”

This latest chapter follows a year after he expressed fears about his health, where he hinted at a limited time ahead, telling Rolling Stone UK that he believes he might have “ten years left.”

Having announced his retirement from touring earlier this year, following a series of surgeries on his spine due to a fall in 2019 that left him struggling with mobility, Ozzy relies on crutches and a wheelchair. Although living with Parkinson’s disease, Ozzy maintains a resilient spirit, often questioning why he is still here while many of his former companions have passed.

In moments of reflection, he remarked, “While I lay here and think about it all, I wonder, ‘Why am I the last man standing?'”

For those interested in following Ozzy’s journey and supporting him through these challenging times, fans can keep an eye on updates regarding his upcoming appearances and endeavors.