John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname "The Prince of Darkness".
Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne moved home from US 'for privacy' amid Parkinson's battle
ok.co.ukSharon Osbourne has shared that she and her husband Ozzy have moved back to the UK for some privacy as he battles Parkinson's disease.The former X Factor judge mentioned that she had started feeling uncomfortable in LA, where they lived for 20 years.
Sharon hopes that their return to their Grade II listed home in Buckinghamshire will allow Black Sabbath star Ozzy to avoid being bothered.
She said: "LA has changed but not for the better." "I feel uncomfortable there now. My family will still be there so we will go back and forth I'm sure, but our main place we have switched it from being LA to England." Ozzy revealed his illness in 2020, with Sharon now adding it contributed to their move back to Welders House in Jordans village.
She said: "A lot of it is for Ozzy to be able to live with some privacy. We have a lot of land so he will be able to pursue his hobbies without being bothered." Sharon told the Woman's Hour podcast she had missed the British way of life, adding: "It's always been home." Ozzy previously said he did not "want to die in crazy America" but later added: "If I had my way, I'd stay.
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