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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maira Butt

Curator of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show said rocker ‘knew’ he was dying

  • Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello believes Ozzy Osbourne sensed his impending death shortly after his final Black Sabbath performance in Birmingham.
  • Osbourne, a heavy metal pioneer, died on 22 July at 76, just two weeks after the farewell concert at Villa Park.
  • Despite being frail and battling numerous health issues, Osbourne delivered an emotional performance, expressing his joy at being on stage.
  • Fans widely praised the gig as a 'legendary concert' and 'the most moving moment in metal history,' noting Osbourne's determination to complete his final show.
  • The globally live-streamed event raised funds for charities including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, with his death certificate citing acute myocardial infarction and Parkinson's as causes.

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