Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel a show at the Power Trip festival due to his ongoing health battle - and he has opened up about his journey.
The 74-year-old legend was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2003 but didn't reveal this to the public until 2020 when it became noticeable that his health was declining.
Ozzy, known as the Prince of Darkness, is famed for his work in the band Black Sabbath, one of the most noticeable rock bands of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Sadly, Ozzy will not be performing at the Power Trip festival in October as he was scheduled to and he has updated fans about his ongoing health battles.
Taking to Instagram, the rock legend wrote: "As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October. My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024, and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward.
"Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-a**ed. The band that will be replacing me on Power Trip will be announced shortly. They are personal friends of mine and I can promise that you will not be disappointed."
Ozzy concluded the heartbreaking message: "Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unconditional loyalty and continual support. I love you all and I will see you soon. God Bless, Ozzy."
The 74-year-old made a stunning comeback last summer as he appeared in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK.
There was much anticipation as to whether Ozzy would take to the stage during the event, as Birmingham is where he grew up and where Black Sabbath was formed.
During the games, a giant mechanical bull was the centerpiece as it paid tribute to Birmingham's history. The Bull has since been named Ozzy in honor of the Prince of Darkness and is finding its permanent home in Grand Central station in the city center.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Ozzy announced earlier this year that he was retiring from touring following spinal surgery.
The star apologized to his fans, as he said that he "never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way."
"This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine," Ozzy wrote at the time.
He continued: "My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak."
Explaining that he couldn't cope with the travel or physical strain that a tour brings, Ozzy added: "Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F***S ME UP, more than you will ever know."
We wish Ozzy all the best with his ongoing health journey.
