When Ozzy Osbourne revealed earlier this week that his poor health prevented him from performing at a festival scheduled for October, it alarmed fans. Ozzy announced on Monday, July 10, that he had decided to cancel his appearance even though the festival is scheduled to take place from October 6 to 8.
Ozzy has been seen for the first time since receiving the unfavorable news, leaving the Cedars-Sinai medical facility in Los Angeles. The rock star, who always wears all black, was in a wheelchair and wearing a hospital bracelet around his wrist.
The Black Sabbath frontman was seen being assisted out of his wheelchair and into a waiting car.
Before “optimistically” reserving the October show, Ozzy had been preparing to make his stage comeback in the summer of 2024. On Instagram, he defended his decision, writing: “When the offer to perform this show came in, I optimistically moved forward. My original goal was to make a comeback to the stage in the summer of 2024. “.
Although he insisted he was eager to return to the stage, he said: “Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in almost five years be half-assed. “.
What is Ozzy Osbourne doing wrong?
Ozzy’s health has been declining for a while, and in February 2023, he announced the cancellation of his upcoming tour.
“As many of you know, I had a serious accident this month four years ago that caused serious spinal damage. My sole aim during this time has been to return to the stage. I can sing well enough. Nevertheless, despite three operations, stem cell therapy, countless sessions of physical therapy, and most recently, the ground-breaking Cybernics (HAL) treatment, my body is still physically frail, the rock star wrote.
Ozzy has been open about his health struggles, sharing his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020 as well as frequently discussing his desire to resume performing, telling People Magazine: “I am determined to get back on stage even if I have to be nailed to a board and wheeled on. “.
He revealed in May 2022 that he would soon undergo neck surgery, according to Sharon, who claimed that it would “determine the rest of his life. “.
He underwent the procedure in June 2022 and declared himself to be recovering well. However, he has not yet made a full return to the stage, despite making a surprise appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his hometown of Birmingham in August 2022.
Let’s hope the legendary rock star discovers a way to resume his or her performances.
