Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for his last-ever solo set at the "Back to the Beginning" concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5th). News of Osbourne’s death comes more than five years after he announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in January 2020. On Saturday 5 July, something historic is happening in Birmingham. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to BirminghamWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Not just a concert, not just a homecoming — but the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne, back where The Osbournes moved back to their Buckinghamshire estate in the UK in March, with Sabbath’s final gig taking place less than three weeks ago on July 5. On an episode of their podcast, “The Osbourne's Podcast”, in 2024, Sharon disclosed that Ozzy’s health complications were the primary reason they hadn’t moved back to the UK sooner. Ozzy Osbourne is finally returning to the UK in March, four months before BLACK SABBATH ‘s final “Back to the Beginning” concert in July. This move comes after a series of health issues delayed the Osbournes ‘ planned relocation, which Ozzy first announced in 2022, citing frustrations with life in Los Angeles. Why are Black Sabbath coming back? Black Sabbath retired following an extensive farewell tour from 2016 to 2017. The shows featured three of the band’s four founding members – singer Ozzy Mama, Ozzy Osbourne is coming home The metal icon's final concert was a testament to his lasting influence. Sharon Osbourne has confirmed to Planet Rock that Ozzy Osbourne is set to head back to the UK in March, months before Black Sabbath’s much-anticipated “Back to the Beginning” concert. Back in August 2022, Ozzy spoke to The Observer about his decision to leave Los Angeles and move back to the UK with Sharon after spending over two decades in America. Showing his irritation, he said After years in Los Angeles, Ozzy Osbourne plans to move back to the UK in March, reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates ahead of their final concert Ozzy Osbourne has finally set a date for his long-anticipated return to the UK. After more than two decades in Los Angeles, the legendary musician confirmed that he will move back in March, just months before Black Sabbath’s star-studded Osbourne has tragically passed away at the age of 76—just weeks after it was revealed that he was set to quit his residence in the U.S. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have revealed they've had to halt plans to return to the UK from America due to Ozzy's ongoing health issues. The Black Sabbath star, 75 and TV personality Sharon, 71, have been settled in the US for decades but in recent years they have expressed their desire to move back to England. Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died in the UK at the age of 76 Tributes have flooded in from music stars, and read about his wild life Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne fans will be elated as the Prince of Darkness will be moving back to the UK over the coming weeks, following wife Sharon's desire to leave Los Angeles On an episode of their podcast, “The Osbourne's Podcast”, in 2024, Sharon disclosed that Ozzy’s health complications were the primary reason they hadn’t moved back to the UK sooner. Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, on December 3 1948, Ozzy he left school at 15. He did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several Osbourne has tragically passed away at the age of 76—just weeks after it was revealed that he was set to quit his residence in the U.S. In August 2022, Ozzy told The Observer that he and Sharon are permanently moving back to the UK after more than two decades in Los Angeles as “everything’s f—ing ridiculous (in America).” The move was stalled due to Ozzy’s series of health setbacks. Ozzy Osbourne made headlines in August 2022 when he announced that he and wife Sharon Osbourne planned to move back to the United Kingdom after more than two decades of living in Los Angeles. Just three days ago, Ozzy shared on Instagram: "We are excited to announce the theatrical release of Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow – coming early 2026. The feature-length concert Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath changed the world of heavy music in ways that are almost impossible to fully express. Much like the Beatles did for rock, Ozzy and his bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward created a sound that was dark, powerful, and groundbreaking. Ozzy’s voice wasn’t traditionally “great,” but it carried
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