Jack Osbourne reveals Ozzy ignored doctors' final warnings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:15 · Archive

Jack Osbourne says doctors warned his father Ozzy Osbourne against performing his farewell concert due to heart and artery problems, but Ozzy performed anyway, dying 17 days later.

Jack Osbourne has revealed that doctors urged his father Ozzy Osbourne not to perform at his farewell concert due to serious health concerns. During an appearance on 'Great Company with Jamie Laing', Jack explained that doctors warned Ozzy about his medical condition, saying 'You've got so many things going on. We recommend you don't do this because the energy expenditure.'

Ozzy was dealing with multiple medical complications in the weeks leading up to the show. Jack said there was 'something with his heart' and 'some artery stuff going on', along with what he described as 'a ton of medical kind of mishaps'. Doctors told Ozzy that performing would be energetically damaging, cautioning 'You don't have it in you'.

Despite these warnings, Ozzy was determined to give fans one final performance. His response to the doctors' concerns was simply 'I'm doing it'. Jack revealed he was heartbroken over his father's death but not angry at his decision to perform. 'He wanted his journey,' Jack explained. Ozzy died at the age of 76, just 17 days after the farewell concert.

How it is being reported

• Doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne not to perform final concert just 17 days before his death, son Jack revealsJack Osbourne is reflecting on the weeks leading up to his father Ozzy Osbourne's death, revealing the stark warning doctors gave the rock legend before his final performance.New York Post · 23 Oct, 08:49
• Jack Osbourne says doctors warned Ozzy not to perform final concert just 17 days before his deathJack Osbourne reveals doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne about his heart and artery issues before the Birmingham farewell concert, but he refused to stop.Fox News · 22 Oct, 20:04

In this story: Jack Osbourne · Ozzy Osbourne · Black Sabbath · Jamie Laing

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