Bands & Artists Ozzy Osbourne From drugs, despondency and dead bats to celebrity status and heavy metal godfather, the rollercoaster story of Ozzy Osbourne's solo career Enjoy Ozzy's captivating performance and raw energy in this video, showcasing his iconic style and unforgettable music. Read the words of rocker Ozzy Osbourne about his struggle with addiction and recovery. Epic tales of Ozzy drug use, and his sobriety, have inspired millions. HEALTH WOES ‘If it’s end of the road, I can’t complain’ How hard-living rocker Ozzy Osbourne had no regrets amid health battles Ozzy Osbourne shared a moment on his podcast, ‘The Madhouse Chronicles,’ saying he’s not as sober as he used to be. In the latest episode ‘Drugs and Sobriety,’ Osbourne and his co-host Billy Morrison discussed their past drug use and addiction struggles. “Happier, but I’m not completely sober,” the rocker said when asked if he [] Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to falling back into drug use as he battles ongoing health struggles, while keeping it a secret from his wife Sharon Osbourne. Wild and memorable moments punctuated — and sometimes overshadowed — the long career of Ozzy Osbourne, the English heavy metal legend who died this week at 76. Thankfully, Ozzy Osbourne has now been sober for over a decade. In this blog, we'll breakdown how 'The Godfather of Metal' was able to overcome his addiction, and what you can do to help yourself if you think you or a loved one might have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Rock star Ozzy Osbourne was undergoing a worrying health battle as the Black Sabbath frontman prepared for his last ever gig with the band this month before his death Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014. The band's lead vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne, died in 2025 at 76 years old. But before he was a family man and a household name, Ozzy was a rock legend, deeply mired in drug addiction and the culture of rock debauchery. What drugs did Ozzy do in his time? Here's what he's said about it. When Ozzy Osbourne revealed he killed 17 cats under the influence of drugs, described it as a turning point in his life TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Jul 23, 2025, 17:57 IST Word of Osbourne’s demise came weeks after the ailing front man reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates. While Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has yet to be revealed after he passed away July 22, the rocker had been upfront about his battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues he faced. Ozzy Osbourne talked by phone from London with an Erie Times-News reporter ahead of his 1986 concert in Erie, Pa. "I've cleaned up a bit," he said. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne was a titan of music who somehow survived controversies that would end the careers of many others. However, Ozzy’s solo career in the 1980s somehow managed to intensify his rock-star antics and alcohol/drug addiction even more. He would be repeatedly arrested, and in 1989 attempted to strangle Sharon in a drug-fueled haze. The only reason Sharon Osbourne never pressed charges was because Ozzy submitted to a six-month stay in rehabilitation. Ozzy Osbourne experienced a series of health ups and downs prior to his death. Ozzy, who tied the knot with Sharon Osbourne in 1982, revealed he had Parkinson’s disease in 2020. (Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne admits that his drug use (a swamp, if you will) almost ended his life. In his book, he admits that most of his drug use stemmed from self-medication, as he suffered from dyslexia and ADHD. Despising how he felt, Osbourne turned to LSD, cocaine, hash, alcohol, antidepressants, and other substances to cope. Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne's wildest moments - drugs, affairs and truth behind sick bat stunt Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 just weeks after his historic farewell gig at Villa Park
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