**Ozzy Osbourne Performs Onstage for the Final Time: A Bittersweet Farewell**
July 5, 2025 — In a moment charged with emotion, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for what he has confirmed will be the final live performance of his career. The Prince of Darkness, now 76, made a surprise appearance during the final night of Ozzfest’s 2025 edition in Birmingham, England — his hometown. Though he could no longer stand unaided, Osbourne sat beneath a single spotlight, his frail form defying time as his unmistakable voice filled the air.
Backed by longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde and Geezer Butler, Ozzy launched into “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears,” his vocals still powerful despite decades of wear. The crowd of tens of thousands roared in unison, many visibly moved. Tears and devil horns filled the night sky.
“I can’t jump anymore, but I can still f\*\*\*ing sing,” Ozzy said, drawing laughter and cheers. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and recovering from a string of surgeries, he had long hinted at retirement. But no one expected him to take the stage one last time — and certainly not with such heart.
The short set closed with “Paranoid,” a nod to his Black Sabbath roots. As the final chords rang out, Ozzy looked skyward, visibly emotional. “Thank you for giving me the life I never deserved,” he said, voice cracking.
It was not just the end of a concert, but the closing of a chapter in rock history. Fragile in body but unshaken in spirit, Ozzy Osbourne showed the world that even in his final bow, he was still a force of nature — a true metal icon to the end.
