It’s been a rough trot for Ozzy Osbourne. Over the past few months, he’s been diagnosed with a range of health issues. Just last month, Osbourne was forced to postpone the U.K. and European leg of his No More Tours II tour. After he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. Now, it seems as though that infection has escalated.
As The Blast reports, Osbourne was forced to check into Keck Hospital of USC on Monday after suffering flu complications. This news was confirmed by Sharon Osbourne on Twitter. Sharon tweeted, “As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu. His doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for their concern and love.”
As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu. His doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for their concern and love.
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) February 6, 2019
After the cancellation of his No More Tours II tour, Ozzy released the following statement:
“I’m completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour. It just seems that since October, everything I touch has turned to shit.
First, the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. I want to apologize to all of my fans who have been so loyal over the years, my band, my crew and to Judas Priest for letting you all down. However, I promise the tour with Judas Priest will be completed. It’s being rescheduled right now to start in September. Again, I apologize to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy.”
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There has been no word yet as to whether this new ailment will affect Ozzy’s scheduled appearance at Download Festival next month. Back in January, Download officials shared that they’re “confident he [Ozzy] will be in Australia fit and healthy this March.”
We wish Ozzy a speedy recovery.
Download tour dates and ticket information below.
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Download Festival Australia 2019
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
Parramatta Park, Sydney, NSW
Monday, March 11th, 2019 (Long weekend)
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, VIC
Justice For The Damned
Aversions Crown
Devilskin
Eat Your Heart Out
The Beautiful Monument
Sum 41 (Only Aus Shows)
Pennywise (Only Aus Shows)
Thy Art Is Murder
Polaris
Twelve Foot Ninja
Slaves
Voyager
Ozzy Osbourne (Only Aus Shows)
Slayer (Final World Tour)
Judas Priest (Only Aus Shows)
Alice In Chains
Ghost
Rise Against (Only Aus Shows)
The Amity Affliction (Only Aus Shows)
Anthrax
Halestorm (Only Aus Shows)
Behemoth
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
I Prevail
Converge
Frenzal Rhomb
Luca Brasi
Code Orange
Andy Black
The Fever 333
War On Women
High Tension
Outright
Ruins
Alien Weaponry
Justice For The Damned
Aversions Crown
Devilskin
Eat Your Heart Out
The Beautiful Monument
