In 2019, Ozzy Osbourne underwent serious neck surgery following a humorous attempt to stage-dive into bed. Despite decades of reckless living, alcohol and substance abuse, and a near-fatal ATV accident in 2003, he consistently managed to bounce back, earning him the reputation of possessing ‘the constitution of a Viking.’ His memoir, ‘Last Rites,’ set to be released in October, revisits his journey from being the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath to his over 50-year marriage with Sharon Osbourne, alongside his battles with addiction and various health crises. According to US Magazine, this biography of the Prince of Darkness will explore the ‘ups and downs and some wild and wacky things in between’ throughout his extraordinary life.
In a preview, Osbourne provides a candid reflection on how his experiences have shaped him, stating, ‘People will ask me, if you could do it all again, but this time with the wisdom you have now, would you change anything? I’m like, f— no. If I’d been clean and sober, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. If I’d done normal, sensible things, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. Look, if it ends tomorrow, I can’t complain. I’ve been all around the world. Seen a lot. Done good… and done bad,’ as reported by Men’s Journal.
Recently, Osbourne faced some of the most challenging moments of his music career, with ‘Last Rites’ detailing how he went from hospitalization for a finger infection to canceling his documentary and considering retirement from public life due to near-total paralysis.
