Jack Osbourne says doctors warned his father not to take the stage just weeks before the rock legend’s final concert and subsequent death.
Key points
- Doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against performing his July 5, 2025 farewell concert due to heart and arterial issues.
- Ozzy chose to go ahead with the show, which was his final public performance.
- He died 17 days later, with his death certificate citing cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease.
- Jack Osbourne expressed sorrow but affirmed his father’s right to decide how he ended his career.
Jack Osbourne told Fox News Digital on the program "Great Company with Jamie Laing" that doctors had urged his father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, to cancel his farewell concert after warning him about serious health concerns.
According to Jack, physicians highlighted multiple medical issues, including heart problems and arterial complications, and warned that the energy required for a full‑length show could be dangerous. "They basically were just saying like you've got so many things going on… we recommend you don't do this because of the energy expenditure," he recalled.
Doctors cautioned against the show
Despite the advice, Ozzy insisted on performing. On July 5, 2025, he took the stage in Birmingham, England for the "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert, joined by Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, and featuring guest appearances by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and others.
Seventeen days after the show, Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at age 76. His death certificate listed cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease as contributing factors.
Ozzy’s farewell performance
Jack said he was heartbroken but not angry, noting that his father wanted to end his career on his own terms. "He wanted his journey… I'm not angry at that," he said, adding that the family is grieving while respecting Ozzy’s wishes.
Reader questions
When was Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert?
Ozzy performed his farewell show on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, England.
What health problems did doctors cite before the concert?
Physicians mentioned heart complications, arterial issues, and warned that the physical exertion of a concert could be unsafe.
Which outlet reported Jack Osbourne’s comments?
Jack’s remarks were reported by Fox News Digital in an interview on "Great Company with Jamie Laing."
Source: foxnews.com
