CONFIRMED BY HIS DOCTOR: Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne to Undergo Surgery After Testing Positive for a Chronic Disease
Los Angeles, CA – July 11, 2025
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is facing yet another serious health battle. The 76-year-old frontman of Black Sabbath, widely known as “The Prince of Darkness,” is preparing for surgery after testing positive for a chronic autoimmune condition that his doctor confirmed earlier this week.
In a press conference held on Thursday, Dr. Elias Grant, Osbourne’s longtime physician, revealed that the heavy metal icon has been diagnosed with *systemic lupus erythematosus* (SLE), a long-term autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body. Though Osbourne has faced numerous health setbacks in recent years—including Parkinson’s disease, spinal injuries, and bouts of pneumonia—this latest diagnosis adds a new layer of complexity to his ongoing medical challenges.
“Mr. Osbourne has been experiencing unexplained fatigue, joint pain, and rashes for the past several months,” said Dr. Grant. “After extensive testing, we confirmed that he has lupus. Due to complications involving kidney function and a buildup of fluid around the lungs, he will undergo surgery next week to drain the fluid and address inflammation around the chest cavity.”
The surgery, described as “moderately invasive,” is scheduled to take place at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Grant emphasized that the procedure is necessary to reduce discomfort, prevent further organ damage, and improve Osbourne’s overall quality of life.
Ozzy’s family, particularly his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne, expressed cautious optimism following the announcement. “Ozzy is a fighter,” Sharon said in a brief statement to the press. “We’ve been through hell and back with his health, and somehow he always pulls through. This diagnosis has shaken us, but we’re staying strong for him.”
Fans around the world have flooded social media with messages of support. The hashtag #StayStrongOzzy began trending on X (formerly Twitter) just hours after the announcement. Fellow musicians also offered their well-wishes, including Metallica’s James Hetfield, who wrote, “Ozzy has always been larger than life. If anyone can beat this, it’s him.”
This isn’t the first time the rock icon has faced serious medical adversity. In 2019, Osbourne suffered a fall that aggravated an old neck injury, requiring multiple surgeries. Then in early 2020, he revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis, which forced him to cancel a planned world tour. Despite the setbacks, Osbourne has continued to record music and make public appearances, including a surprise performance at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
In an emotional message posted on Instagram late Wednesday night, Ozzy addressed his fans directly: “This isn’t how I thought I’d be spending my golden years, but I’ve never been one to back down from a fight. I’ve got incredible doctors, an amazing family, and fans who’ve stood by me through everything. I’m not going anywhere just yet.”
As Ozzy Osbourne prepares for his latest surgery, the world waits with bated breath. If rock and roll has taught us anything, it’s that legends don’t fade quietly—they fight on, riff by riff
