Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, less than a month after taking the stage for his final concert in Birmingham, England. Now, a new documentary titled “No Escape From Now” offers an intimate look at his final years, with Ozzy and his family sharing 10 vulnerable confessions about his health struggles, music, and his legacy.
Ozzy Osbourne Faced His Declining Health
Ozzy openly acknowledged how Parkinson’s and years of surgeries had left him struggling. “I can’t f* walk. I can’t function. I feel like a 99-year-old guy,” he admitted in an interview. “It’s the hardest thing I have to bear that my brain is still there, but my body’s f* all mangled up.”
He Still Felt He Had More to Do
Despite his health battles, Ozzy said he wasn’t ready to give up. “I didn’t feel as though my time on earth was done,” he revealed. “I still had things to do.” His determination carried him back into the studio and onto the stage one last time.
Kelly Osbourne Remembered Studio Magic
Kelly recalled taking her dad to the recording studio after his fall in 2019. “He’d get comfortable, and it was like the magic would begin,” she shared. For her, those moments proved that music remained a lifeline even in his most difficult years.
Ozzy Found Healing in Music
GettyThe rocker described how recording his 2020 album “Ordinary Man” and 2022’s “Patient Number 9” lifted his spirits. “I had a blast. That was the best medicine I ever had at that point,” Ozzy said in the film.
His Farewell Performance Became a Send-off
Photo by Harry How/Getty ImagesOzzy’s final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, took place less than a month before his passing. Though seated for the show, he performed with Black Sabbath in what Billy Corgan called a “regal sendoff.”
Sharon Osbourne Called the Film an Honest Portrait
(Photo by Michael Yarish/MTV/Getty Images)Sharon described the project as “an honest account” of her husband’s last years. She explained, “It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues.”
Ozzy Accepted His Life’s Journey
The film captured him reflecting on his legacy. “The thing about getting older, you know, I used to take pills for fun. Now we take to stay alive,” he said with his trademark candor.
The Family Supported Him Through Struggles
Jack, Kelly, and Aimee Osbourne all appear in the documentary, reflecting on how they rallied around Ozzy during his final years. Their presence underscores the deep family bond behind the scenes of his public life.
Friends & Fellow Rockers Paid Tribute
The film includes interviews with Tony Iommi, Slash, James Hetfield, Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan, and others, who remembered Ozzy’s resilience and humor even as he faced serious health struggles.
He Closed With Gratitude
In one of the documentary’s most emotional moments, Ozzy shared a simple truth: “If my life’s coming to an end, I really can’t complain. I had a great life.” It became the lasting message of “No Escape From Now,” a testament to his spirit and legacy.
“Ozzy: No Escape From Now” premieres Tuesday, Oct. 7, on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding Japan).
