Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne died last month at 76, after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues. Though celebrated for his chaotic stage presence and legendary contributions with Black Sabbath and as a solo performer, Ozzy’s private perspective on life and death was surprisingly different from what his fans would have expected.
Despite what many may believe, Ozzy Osbourne never bought into the popular ideas of heaven or hell. The rocker openly admitted that he doubted the existence, boldly pointing out, no one had ever returned from the dead to confirm what happens.
“I don’t know. Nobody’s ever come back and said, ‘Hey, it’s pretty cool up there,’ or, ‘You know, it’s f—— hotter than f—— s— down there. You’ve got to shovel coal,” Ozzy stated during a 2005 interview.
However, Ozzy Osbourne was known as the ‘Prince of Darkness‘ to millions of fans.
On stage, the Crazy Train singer was adored for his dark, rebellious, and larger-than-life presence. But off stage, he was a different man.
Ozzy Osbourne Lived With A Grounded Perspective
He approached death with an easy-going to the fact. He scoffed at near-death experiences as mere brain signals. Never wavering from his to-the-point thoughts and beliefs. However, he did acknowledge a higher power greater than himself.
The rock legend spent decades battling with addiction, illness, and drama. Just weeks before his death, Ozzy gave one last gift to his fans and himself. He reunited with his Black Sabbath band for his final concert. He said goodbye to his fans and his lifelong dream.
Ozzy Osbourne’s death was announced by his family on July 22. The rocker was buried at his Buckinghamshire estate. Just as he had wished in his garden, next to the lake, complete with a tree and bat boxes.
His beliefs about life after death were as unconventional as his career. He didn’t dream of heaven or fear hell. Instead, he believed that death simply marked the end.
“I believe in a power greater than myself that’s f—— way more powerful than me – the ocean, the world, the universe,” he revealed.
In the end, Ozzy Osbourne’s true magic wasn’t in what he thought might come after death. It was in the life he lived. The Prince of Darkness may be gone, but as far as his fans are concerned, the music and his legacy will live on.
