The Osbourne family rose to fame with their reality television show, but not all members wanted to be in the spotlight. Aimee, one of Ozzy’s daughters, chose not to participate alongside her siblings Kelly and Jack.
Often regarded as the ‘forgotten’ daughter due to her avoidance of the public eye, Aimee has recently opened up about her father in a rare interview. At 42, she has shared insights into the Black Sabbath frontman’s struggles in the new documentary, Ozzy: No Escape From Now.
This comes a few months following the death of the metal legend on July 22, at the age of 76, shortly after performing at the Back To The Beginning final concert with Black Sabbath. Aimee, along with her siblings and a grieving Sharon Osbourne, attended the musician’s funeral.
In the documentary, Aimee recounted how a fall in 2018 marked the beginning of significant pain for her father.
Aimee revealed that the February incident left Ozzy ‘traumatized’ and unable to recover when he broke his neck. The fall also worsened injuries he sustained in 2003 during a quad bike accident.
She described the more recent fall as ‘shocking,’ noting, “he’s had so many accidents that I’ve witnessed, but you could tell this one was not one he was necessarily going to get away with in the same way.”
In 2003, Ozzy endured fractures to eight ribs, a broken collarbone, and a damaged neck vertebra, leading to a medically induced coma for eight days after surgery.
Following the 2018 fall, Ozzy had to cancel an American tour planned for the following year, which Aimee described as his ‘biggest heartbreak,’ as he underwent surgery in March of that same year.
Aimee mentioned that, post-operation, Ozzy was often ‘checked out’ due to the pain, stating: “We’re kind of raised to believe doctors are superheroes in a way, and although they’re very skilled — some of them — a lot of them don’t really have the answers.”
“He was in great distress and a lot of pain…. I can’t imagine many people are used to seeing their parents like that.”
Sharon Osbourne shared: “After three months we brought him home, but the pain just never subsided.”
“It was unbearable constantly, and I know Ozzy’s a drama queen. He’ll do anything for a pain pill, but it was for real.”
Ozzy even made a posthumous appearance, stating: “You can’t enjoy anything.”
The late rocker also discussed his Parkinson’s diagnosis, saying: “I’m no good with secrets, I cannot walk around with it anymore ’cause it’s like I’m running out of excuses, you know?”
The filmmakers noted: “Ozzy: No Escape From Now was never intended as a posthumous film.”
“However, the documentary now stands as a testament to Ozzy’s courage, wit, determination, and talent – qualities that ensure he remains a hero to millions around the world.”
In 2015, Aimee explained to The Independent her choice to avoid The Osbournes show: “I still felt I was trying to figure out who I was in the chaos of family life, so why on earth would I want that portrayed on television?”
Regarding her relationship with Jack and Kelly, she said: “I wouldn’t say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialize? No.”