The news broke on July 22 that rock legend Ozzy Osbourne had sadly passed away at the age of 76. Naturally, fans and industry friends are paying tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman. However, one of his interviews from years before his death exposed how Ozzy wanted to be remembered.Â
Ozzy Osbourne interviewed with PEOPLE in 2022. Notably, this was after he had been diagnosed with Parkinsonâs disease in 2019 and had suffered from spinal cord injuries due to various accidents. One of the most notable things he said in the interview was that “Survival is my legacy.”
Ozzy Osbourne Wanted To Be A Testament To Others To Not Give Up
Ozzy Osbourne also said in the PEOPLE interview, “I mean, I’m 73. People go, âWell, you’re 70⦠why don’t I throw the towel in?â Why should I? People still want to buy my records. [They] still want to see me, so why should I? It motivates me to get off my backside and do something.”
He continued, “I mean, if my career had gone down the toilet and I knew it was the end, I’d be pretty miserable. Ozzy continued discussing his legacy in relation to others, saying, “Never give up. If youâve got a passion for something, youâve got to find a way around it to carry on the passion.”
Regarding how he wanted to be remembered, Ozzy Osbourne told “The Guardian” in 2018, “Iâd like to be remembered for the work I did with Black Sabbath. Iâm so proud of the music. But to be honest, just being remembered would be an achievement to me.”
He went on, “I come from Aston in Birmingham, yâknow? I used to play on bombsites⦠Thereâs a guy living in the house I grew up in, and they charge people £200 to sleep in the bedroom I had as a kid.
His Family Announced His Passing With a Heartfelt Social Media Post
As mentioned, Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. This came after one final performance on July 5. His cause of death is unknown at this time, but the Osbourne family announced his death on Ozzy’s official social media pages.Â
The grieving family posted, “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.”
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