Ozzy Osbourne is going under the knife for a surgery that could “determine the rest of his life.” Speaking on the British talk show, The Talk, last week, Sharon Osbourne revealed that her husband is having a “major operation” Monday and that she was returning to Los Angeles to be by his side.
“He has a very major operation on Monday, and I have to be there,” the 69-year-old TV personality said. “It’s really going to determine the rest of his life.”
While Sharon didn’t provide more details about the surgery, the 73-year-old rock star has had his fair share of health issues, including problems with his neck.
In May, the Black Sabbath frontman spoke to Classic Rock Magazine about the fallout from his bike accident in 2003 — something Ozzy said he’s still dealing with today.
“I’m just waiting on some more surgery on my neck,” he told the mag. “I can’t walk properly these days. I have physical therapy every morning. I am somewhat better, but nowhere near as much as I want to be to go back on the road.”
Sharon, who will be celebrating 40 years of marriage with the “Prince of Darkness” in July, said on the talk show that she’s hoping the pair can celebrate the milestone anniversary together.
“It depends on everything with Ozzy,” she said.
In Jan. 2020, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and not long after, was hit with a COVID-19 diagnosis, the first of which has largely kept him off the road the last few years. The couple spoke to ET in Sept. 2020 where they reflected on their relationship and Ozzy’s health struggles.
“It catches up with you in the end. I’ve got no complaints. I’ve had a great career. I had a great time. And I ain’t done yet,” the rocker said at the time. “If my life ended on a stage, so be it. That’s the place I belong.”