Ozzy Osbourne’s final months were reported to be filmed for a new BBC documentary that he was working on before his death with his son Jack co-producing the biopic
The Osbourne family is known for paving the way for reality TV, and it’s now been revealed that a new documentary was being filmed during Ozzy Osbourne’s final months.
The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 76, surrounded by his loved ones.
His wife Sharon and four children released a joint statement, saying: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
In a resurfaced interview, Ozzy’s son Jack revealed that his father’s final moments were captured on camera for a 10-part BBC documentary series called Home To Roost. The series was initially intended to follow Ozzy and Sharon as they returned to their Buckinghamshire home after 20 years in the US.
However, it’s now being reworked as a tribute to the rock star, reports the Mirror.
According to Jack, the documentary will focus on Ozzy’s time with Black Sabbath and the early 1980s. “Right now it’ll take place over the Sabbath era and early 1980s. We’re definitely going for a more adult rating for the film,” he told the Mail’s Weekend Magazine.
“This is by no means going to be a fluff piece.”
Jack co-produced the biopic, which promises to showcase the chaos and mayhem that Ozzy was known for, as well as the love story between Ozzy and Sharon, which began in the 1970s. Ozzy Osbourne’s youngest son, Jack, revealed that his late father was working on an autobiography titled “Last Rites” before his passing.
The book is slated for release this autumn.
In the weeks leading up to his death, Ozzy took to the stage one final time in his hometown of Birmingham, joining forces with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park. This farewell performance marked the culmination of a day-long celebration of Ozzy’s five decades in the music industry, bringing together some of the industry’s biggest names to pay tribute.
As the celebration drew to a close, the group surprised Ozzy with a cake adorned with a meticulous portrait of the rock star, honouring his legacy and marking the end of their time together as a band.
Black Sabbath’s co-founder Tony Iommi shared his thoughts on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, reminiscing: “He loved what he did, he loved music, he loved playing together, and I’m so glad we had the opportunity of getting together again to do the [farewell] show.”
Iommi fondly recalled the experience, adding: “It was brilliant being with all the guys again, and the atmosphere, and it was brilliant for Ozzy because he really wanted to do that, he felt at home there and it was good for all of us.”
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