Ozzy Osbourne's Final Words: Inside His Last Show & Health Battle
THE Bittersweet Farewell: Ozzy Osbourne's Heartbreaking Final Words and the Lasting Impact on His Family
In a poignant first look at the highly anticipated documentary "Ozzy: No Escape From Now," the legendary rocker's tragic final words about his last ever show have been revealed, weeks before his untimely passing. The feature-length film, directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander and produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, is set to hit Paramount+ on October 7.
The documentary takes a deep dive into Ozzy's life-changing accident in February 2019, which led to him cancelling his two-and-a-half-year farewell tour. The fall, which left him hospitalized for weeks, was a devastating blow not only to the iconic rocker but also to his loved ones.
"His biggest heartbreak was having to cancel the tour," shares Aimee Osbourne, Ozzy's daughter. "He had always been so proud of his ability to bounce back from injuries, and this time it was different."
Ozzy's wife Sharon echoes her sentiments, saying, "The depression was so bad at that time. He'd say, 'What's the point in even getting up? I'm not getting up. I'm not working with the physiotherapist. What's the point?' It was heartbreaking to see him like that."
But despite the challenges he faced, Ozzy found solace in music. The documentary reveals how his collaboration with Post Malone, "Take What You Want," sparked a new creative phase in his storied career. "It got me out of the blues," Ozzy reflects. "It helped me. That was the best medicine I ever had at that point."
Fans will also get to see behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Ozzy's two subsequent albums, "Ordinary Man" (2020) and "Patient Number 9" (2022), both of which contain some of his most reflective work.
"I do think that Ordinary Man is less an Ozzy Osbourne album and more a John Osbourne album," son Jack opines. "There's a lot of themes in it where he's processing his own life and mortality and what he's facing."
Kelly, another member of the Osbourne family, shares her intimate memories of being by her father's side during this time. "I took dad to the studio every single day," she says. "He would go into the studio in the basement of Andrew's house, get comfortable in that chair, and it was like the magic would begin."
The documentary also features footage of Ozzy's last-minute decision to play the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the UK in 2022, as well as his preparations for that performance. Additionally, fans will get to see exclusive soundchecks from his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (October 2024) and his journey to play the Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025.
The makers of "Ozzy: No Escape From Now" have said that the film now stands as a testament to Ozzy's courage, wit, determination, and talent – qualities that ensure he remains a hero to millions around the world. Contributions come from an impressive array of musicians, including Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan and Slash (Guns N' Roses), Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
Zakk Wylde, Ozzy's longstanding guitarist, producer Andrew Watt, Billy Morrison, Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Mike Inez (Alice In Chains), and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) also provide intimate and heartfelt perspectives on the man himself.
The documentary is a poignant tribute to Ozzy's life and legacy. His widow Sharon and children were joined by rock royalty, including Marilyn Manson and Zakk Wylde, during his private funeral at their Buckinghamshire mansion in July. Official documents listed three causes of death for the rock legend: an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, and coronary artery disease, as well as Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction.
The Scholary Note.com reported last month that the BBC was forced to pull an Ozzy documentary from schedules due to concerns raised by the Osbourne family about the speed at which it was made. It was alleged that both the BBC and Paramount+ were producing documentaries on Ozzy after filmmakers were given access to him for the final three years of his life, sparking a "race" to air unseen footage.
A source told The Scholary Note.com: "There have been conversations behind the scenes that maybe the BBC were rushing their show on Ozzy out – especially because Paramount+ also had a film in the offing."
