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Ozzy Osbourne, 70, rushed to hospital just days after cancelling tour

Feb 07, 2019

Ozzy Osbourne has been rushed to hospital. Source: Getty.

Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne has been rushed to hospital, his wife Sharon has confirmed.

The Black Sabbath star, 70, cancelled the entire UK and European leg of his No More Tour 2 tour just days ago, after falling ill with the flu and bronchitis. It was claimed at the time that doctors feared it may develop into pneumonia.

Now, former X Factor judge Sharon has shared a heartfelt message on Twitter about her husband’s health, thanking fans for their messages of support.

“As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu,” she wrote. “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

Just days before, Ozzy and his team revealed his sadness at having to cancel the dates on his tour, in a statement on his official Facebook page.

“After seeing his physician again, Osbourne has been diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection which the doctor feels could develop into pneumonia given the physicality of the live performances and an extensive travel schedule throughout Europe in harsh winter conditions,” a statement said at the time.

Meanwhile, Ozzy himself shared a personal statement revealing he felt “devastated” to let his fans down following a series of health scares over the last few months.

“I’m completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour,” he said. “It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to s**.

“First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. I want to apologise 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 apologise to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy.”

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The father-of-six was first forced to cancel a show in October due to the staph infection – spending the evening recovering at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles instead.

His daughter shared a statement on her father’s recovery at the time, telling fans: “Thank you so much for your well wishes dad is doing so much better… Nothing that some rest, antibiotics and of course his favourite ice cream can’t cure.”