Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal star, played his final concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England, despite being told by doctors he was too sick to perform. According to his widow, Sharon Osbourne, doctors informed Ozzy two weeks before the show that he was dying and should not go ahead with the concert.

A Final Performance

However, Ozzy was determined to take the stage one last time. The concert, which benefited various UK charities, was a huge success, with Ozzy performing while seated in a throne-like chair. He was joined by the original members of Black Sabbath, as well as other rock and metal legends like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Alice in Chains.

Sharon described the concert as a ‘gift’ that Ozzy got to enjoy in his final days, surrounded by his loyal crew, friends, family, and fans. She said that Ozzy’s greatest love affair was with the audience, and that’s how he wanted to go out – with one final performance.

The event proved to be a huge boost for Ozzy, who had been struggling with depression and fear that he wouldn’t be able to sing. Sharon said that for the last two weeks of his life, Ozzy was the happiest she had ever seen him, and that he was smiling every day.

A Legacy Lives On

Ozzy’s legacy continues to live on, with his music and memory still inspiring fans around the world. Sharon marked the city’s first-ever Ozzy Day, in memory of her husband, and said that he was proud of his humble beginnings and never forgot his roots.

When asked what her message would be for fans on the anniversary of Ozzy’s passing, Sharon said that Ozzy would want them to remember him by turning up the music loud and headbanging.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.