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Ozzy Osbourne's Final Memoir Lifts the Veil on His Last Days
7 Oct
Summary
- Ozzy Osbourne's new memoir "Last Rites" recounts his health battles and career highlights
- Osbourne describes nicotine as the "most addictive substance" he's ever used
- Osbourne felt relief when his family's reality show "The Osbournes" ended in 2005
In his final memoir, "Last Rites," released just two weeks before his death in July 2025, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne offers a candid account of his numerous health battles and the highs and lows of his storied career.
Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76, reflects on his life as a heavy metal pioneer and reality TV star. He describes nicotine as "the most addictive substance" he's ever used, even more so than the dangerous drugs that once fueled his notorious lifestyle. Osbourne also recounts a terrifying incident in 1995 when he mixed vodka and codeine, nearly losing his life.
While Osbourne's infamous animal-related antics, like biting the head off a dove and a bat, are addressed, he expresses deep regret for his past actions, saying he "can't stand any kind of cruelty to animals." The rocker also reveals a sense of relief when his family's hit reality show, "The Osbournes," ended in 2005, noting the challenges of working in television.
Despite his health struggles in his final years, Osbourne remained hopeful, planning to record a new album and find some "quiet" in England rather than return to Los Angeles. His memoir offers a poignant and honest look at the life of a true rock icon.
