HE’S STILL STANDING: Ozzy Osbourne Emerges After Major Surgery, Leaning on Family and Willpower
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, was seen out and about in Los Angeles this past weekend, walking carefully with the help of a cane. It marked a quiet but powerful return just weeks after undergoing what his wife Sharon described as a life-defining surgery.
Dressed in black from head to toe — a familiar style for the 73-year-old icon — Ozzy descended a small set of stairs with Sharon and two of their adult children close by. Though his steps were measured, his presence spoke volumes. For fans who’ve followed his decades-long journey, this was more than just a family visit — it was a reminder that even after all he’s endured, Ozzy still has fight left in him.
The outing took place at the home of their son, Jack Osbourne, 36, who is expecting a new child with his fiancée, Aree Gearheart. Jack already has three daughters from a previous marriage, and now, a new chapter is unfolding. Kelly Osbourne, 37, was also present. She stayed near her father throughout the afternoon, gently carrying the family’s small dog while she too awaits the arrival of her first child.
Sharon, now 69, had returned from London in June to be by Ozzy’s side during what she described as a “major operation” — one that would, in her words, “determine the rest of his life.” Though the exact details of the surgery remain private, reports indicated it involved removing and realigning metal pins in Ozzy’s neck and back. These were the result of a serious fall in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a nearly fatal all-terrain vehicle accident in 2003.
Ozzy’s health battles over the years have been numerous and well-documented. That 2003 ATV crash left him with a broken collarbone, multiple fractured ribs, and damaged vertebrae. More recently, his struggle with Parkinson’s disease — a neurological condition that affects movement and balance — has been an ongoing challenge. While the diagnosis itself came as a shock to many, Ozzy and his family have spoken about it with honesty and courage. “It’s not a death sentence,” Sharon explained in an earlier interview. “But it changes the rhythm of life.”
After his latest surgery, Ozzy was discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair but quickly reassured fans through a social media post: “I’m home, recovering comfortably, and truly feeling the love from everyone. Thank you for the prayers and well wishes.”
In a separate interview, Ozzy shared that he’s been undergoing physical therapy daily and is hopeful about returning to the stage — though he admitted it may take time. “I can’t walk properly these days, but I’m trying,” he said. “I’m somewhat better, but not where I want to be.”
Ever the realist, Ozzy has never shied away from conversations about mortality. But his tone remains optimistic. “I’ve done pretty well for myself,” he once remarked with a chuckle. “I’m not planning on going anywhere just yet.”
Despite all the hardships — the injuries, the surgeries, the diagnosis — Ozzy Osbourne remains one of rock’s most enduring figures. His family, ever loyal and close, has been his constant support system. From their early MTV days to now, the Osbournes have weathered storms both public and private. And through it all, they’ve never lost the sense of who they are: a family grounded in love, resilience, and the strange magic of rock and roll.
As Ozzy leans on his cane and his loved ones for support, he reminds us all that strength doesn’t always come with thunder — sometimes, it’s found in the quiet resolve to keep going.