Additional insights into the final moments of the iconic rock star Ozzy Osbourne have surfaced following his passing at 76 years old.
Osbourne, the former lead singer of the British band Black Sabbath, died on July 22nd. His family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, broke the news of his death through a collective statement.
The family confirmed that Osbourne was “with his family and surrounded by love” when he passed away on that Tuesday morning.
More information is now available regarding the events at the family’s residence near Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England.
On that Tuesday morning, the Thames Valley Air Ambulance was dispatched to the location following an emergency call at around 10:30 am regarding a critical situation.
The helicopter, which took off from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire—located about 27 miles away from the mansion—made its landing on the estate grounds.
A representative for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance explained to the Mail Online that they were deployed to provide “advanced critical care” at the site, with specialist paramedics remaining on the scene for roughly two hours.
Regrettably, despite their attempts, they were unable to revive the 76-year-old.
Local residents from the nearby village of Jordans reported seeing the red helicopter, with one individual expressing their immediate concern that it might be for Osbourne, given his known “fragile health.”
In 2019, Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that can impact movement, thinking, and behavior.
In 2020, he shared the news about his condition on Good Morning America, stating: “I’m not good at secrets. I cannot walk around with it anymore. I feel better now of owning up to the fact that I have a case of Parkinson’s.”
The cause of Osbourne’s death has not been officially determined yet.
After their efforts at the mansion, the paramedics left the site by helicopter around 12:30 pm.
As of July 24, Sharon Osbourne has not issued a personal statement regarding her husband’s death, but she did acknowledge a tribute made by BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, who lauded Osbourne’s contributions to music.
On Instagram, Saunders wrote: “As I was on air tonight, the news broke that we had lost one of the greatest showman the world of metal and music has ever seen.”
“The bands and artists that dare to fly the flag in the name of rock n roll do so because Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath did first. He was a blessing to music. Rest In Peace the Prince Of Darkness.”
Sharon replied to Saunders, saying: “Jack thank you for your tribute to Ozzy tonight, Bless you.”
LADbible Group has reached out to Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Osbourne’s representatives for further comments.