Sharon Osbourne says husband Ozzy is struggling to walk as he battles Parkinson's disease ahead of final Black Sabbath show - and reveals which star and his 'floppy ar**d' wife are banned from attending

Ozzy Osbourne's voice will be 'as good as ever' when Black Sabbath reunite for a one-off concert this summer - but he will struggle to walk due to the ravages of Parkinson's disease. The legendary rocker is reuniting with original Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the show at Premier League football club Aston Villa's 43,000 capacity stadium in their home city of Birmingham on July 5. But while the heavy metal pioneers are expected to enjoy a triumphant return to the Midlands city, where they formed in 1968, Ozzy's wife Sharon Osbourne says it will be a testing experience.

She told The Sun: He’s very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. 'It’s not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it’s affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it’s ever been.'. A host of stars will likely attend the landmark show,  but Sharon says rapper Kanye West and his provocative wife Bianca Censori are not welcome after he sampled Black Sabbath track Iron Man without their permission.

Ozzy Osbourne 's voice will be 'as good as ever' when Black Sabbath reunite for a one-off concert this summer - but he will struggle to walk due to the ravages of Parkinson's disease. While the heavy metal pioneers are expected to enjoy a triumphant return, Ozzy's wife Sharon Osbourne says it will be a testing experience. 'No, not at all. I wouldn’t have him anywhere near,' she said. 'And his wife’s a big old floppy a**e, either. And her sagging t**s.'.

Black Sabbath fans have already voiced their concerns over the rocker's health after he announced Black Sabbath's final gig - their first in 20 years. While many are ecstatic and anxiously waiting to be able to try and get their hands on tickets, some have highlighted concerns over whether Ozzy will be well enough to perform. Ozzy, whose health has delayed he and wife Sharon's move back to the UK, has undergone seven surgeries in the past five years, including a fourth spinal surgery in September 2023. He has also suffered from Parkinson’s disease since 2003.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, concerned fans said: 'Wonder if this will really happened! Ozzy’s health hasn’t been that great! I hope so, though! Sure sounds cool!';. 'The big question is will Ozzy make it to that stage? Hopefully they will make arrangements that make it easier and safe for him to perform with his health issues,';. 'I hate to be that guy, but there's no chance this actually happens right? Ozzy hasn't performed in years due to his health and canceled multiple appearances/shows. Line-up is insane though lol,';.

'Not that long ago, Ozzy barely could give an acceptance speech on the Rock And Roll HOF, while being seated. Really hoping that his health and condition improved since then. But that being said, hardly feasible that Ozzy will be in singing condition,';. Black Sabbath fans have voiced their concerns over the rocker's health after he announced Black Sabbath's final ever gig. What is Parkinson's disease?.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years, according to the NHS website. What are the symptoms?. The NHS says there are three major symptoms, including tremors or shaking, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. Other symptoms include problems with balance, loss of smell, nerve pain, excessive sweating and dizziness. Some people can also experience lack of sleep, excessive production of saliva and problems swallowing, causing malnutrition and dehydration.

What are the early signs?. Symptoms can start gradually, sometimes beginning with a barely noticeable tremor in just one part of the body. In the early stages, people may show little or no expression, and their arms may not swing when they walk. Speech can also become soft or slurred, with the condition worsening over time. What are the causes?. Some scientists believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors are the cause of Parkinson's disease.

It occurs after a person experiences loss of nerve cells in a part of their brain. However, it is not known why the loss of nerve cells associated with the condition takes place but research is ongoing to identify potential causes. Scientists say genetics factor can increase a person's risk of developing the disease, and can therefore run in families. Other factors attributed to causing the condition include environmental problems such as pollution, though such links are inconclusive, the NHS says.

How is it diagnosed?. No tests can conclusively show if a person has the disease, but doctors can make a diagnosis based on symptoms, medical history and a physical examination. A specialist will ask the person to write or draw, walk or speak to check for any common signs of the condition. They may even check for difficulty making facial expressions and slowness of limb movement. How many people are affected?.