Sharon Osbourne recently revealed that Ozzy Osbourne was given a death sentence just two weeks before his final performance. She shared intimate details about the rock legend’s final show in an interview on the Dumb Blonde Podcast.
The revelation focused on how Ozzy and his family knew he was dying when they staged the ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert, which marked his final performance.
“Yeah. Two weeks before the show, they said he could probably die, and he did,” Sharon said. “But he wanted to do it so bad. He needed it. And it’s, like, ‘Whether I die in two weeks or I die in six months, I’m still dying. And I wanna go my way.’ And he did. He went like a rock star.”
Sharon continued to explain Ozzy’s mindset during his final days. She emphasized his determination to go out on his own terms.
“The thing is when you’ve lived your life that way, and it was, like, ‘Okay, six months more to go out the way I wanna go out.’ It’s like saying, when you get really old and somebody’s still smoking and they’re, like, 78 years of age, and you’re, like, just let him smoke. Leave him alone. He’s 78. Leave him alone. And it’s, like, he went the way he wanted to go. He knew. He knew,” she said.
The comments provide insight into the final chapter of the Prince of Darkness’s legendary career and his family’s support of his decision to perform one last time.
Sharon’s revelations add emotional weight to what was already a historic moment in rock history. The ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert represented more than just a farewell performance. It was Ozzy’s final act of defiance against his deteriorating health.
Ozzy’s official website reported that the ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert took place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025. The event brought together icons of metal to celebrate Ozzy’s final performance. The event was particularly meaningful as it reunited Black Sabbath’s original four members for the first time in 20 years, making it a once-in-a-lifetime gathering for fans and the band alike.
The concert’s charitable nature reflected Ozzy’s desire to leave a positive legacy. The official announcement revealed that all profits from the show were shared equally between Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. This decision was particularly poignant given Ozzy’s own battle with Parkinson’s disease, which had significantly impacted his ability to perform.
The final show came after Ozzy had originally retired from touring in February 2023. Louder Sound noted that his retirement was due to the effects of multiple surgeries and his ongoing struggle with Parkinson’s disease. The decision to return for one final performance, despite his declining health, demonstrated the rock legend’s unwavering commitment to his fans and his craft.
The Birmingham venue held special significance as the birthplace of Black Sabbath. This made it the perfect location for Ozzy’s farewell. The choice to perform at Villa Park, rather than a traditional concert venue, allowed for a massive gathering that could accommodate the thousands of fans who wanted to witness this historic moment in rock history.
