Ozzy Osbourne reveals battle with Parkinson’s disease

LOS ANGELES: Legendary British rocker Ozzy Osbourne revealed he has Parkinson’s disease Tuesday, describing his “shocking” physical state over the past year.

The former Black Sabbath frontman said he was diagnosed after suffering a fall in early 2019 which prompted neck surgery – an operation that also led to nerve damage.

“It has been terribly challenging for us all,” Osbourne told Good Morning America, before adding that he wanted to dispel rumors he was on his deathbed.

“I’m far from it,” he said.

“I feel better now I’ve owned up to the fact that I have Parkinson’s. And I just hope they (fans) hang in there for me because I need them,” he added.

Osbourne, 71, said he was on a “host of medications” for both the surgery damage and Parkinson’s, but was looking forward to going on tour again.

He currently has North American tour dates scheduled from May. — AFP