The Osbournes blazed the trail for reality television – and it’s now been disclosed that Ozzy Osbourne’s final months were being captured for a new TV documentary.
The Black Sabbath legend passed away, aged 76, surrounded by family members on Tuesday morning.
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 72, and four of his children released a joint statement, which read, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Days following his passing, an interview with his son Jack has emerged, in which he disclosed his father’s final moments were captured for a BBC TV documentary.
Ozzy’s youngest son, Jack, served as co-producer on the biopic and guaranteed all the disorder and pandemonium we all recognize and adore, as well as a spotlight on Ozzy and Sharon’s romance, which started in the 1970s.
Jack also confirmed that his father was penning an autobiography titled Last Rites before his untimely passing.
The book is slated for release this fall. Just weeks prior to his tragic death, Ozzy gave his final performance in his hometown of Birmingham, sharing the stage with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park.
In a day dedicated to his five-decade-long career, some of the industry’s biggest names came together to give him a fitting farewell.
The celebration concluded with the group presenting Ozzy with a cake adorned with a detailed portrait of the star, marking the end of their journey as a band.
Tony Iommi, the band’s co-founder, spoke about Ozzy on BBC Radio 4’s Today program on Wednesday, “He loved what he did, he loved music, he loved playing together, and I’m so glad we had the opportunity of getting together again to do the [farewell] show.”
He further added, “It was brilliant being with all the guys again, and the atmosphere, and it was brilliant for Ozzy because he really wanted to do that, he felt at home there and it was good for all of us.”