Just six months ago, iconic Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne was hitting the gym in preparation for his last hurrah with his former bandmates. Two weeks after the heavy metal outfit’s hometown finale, the “Iron Man” singer died at age 76. In recent years, Osbourne had battled a litany of health issues, including Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed in 2003, the “Iron Man” singer could no longer walk at the time of his death. This fall, fans will get some insight into the late rock star’s fight with Parkinson’s when the new documentary Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now hits screens.
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Ozzy Osbourne Doc Arrives Later This Year
In February 2025, Paramount Plus announced the production of OZZY OSBOURNE: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW in partnership with the Osbourne family and MTV. This week, a representative for the filmmakers confirmed that the project is still set to air this autumn despite the singer’s death on Tuesday, July 22.
Phil and Tania Alexander, the creative force behind No Escape, told Rolling Stone they were “truly heartbroken” over Osbourne’s passing.
“Filming with him, Sharon, Aimee, Kelly and Jack for the last three and a half years will always be a cherished and remarkable experience – largely because we got to regularly witness Ozzy’s indomitable spirit, his mischievous, irresistible grin and his masterful display of unique one-liners,” the statement read. “We will always love you dear Oz. And we send love and strength to Sharon and her family.”
New Doc Delves Into Ozzy’s Health Issues
Billed as “an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait,” Ozzy Osbourne opened up to filmmakers about his health battles and his motivation to play one last show with Black Sabbath.
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In a 2023 interview with Piers Morgan, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer bluntly described “five years of absolute hell” due to his various health problems. In January 2019, a severe upper respiratory infection forced Osbourne to postpone the U.K. and European legs of his farewell world tour. While recovering at his Los Angeles home, the “Crazy Train” singer fell and exacerbated injuries from a 2003 ATV accident.
“It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to s—.,” Osbourne said in a statement apologizing to fans.
A representative confirmed to Rolling Stone that No Escape From Now captured footage from Black Sabbath’s farewell concert at Villa Park earlier this month. However, a rep declined comment on what changes, if any, the film would see after the singer’s death.
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