An air ambulance was dispatched to Ozzy Osbourne’s Buckinghamshire estate on Tuesday morning in a final, desperate bid to save the legendary rock star’s life.
The 76-year-old Black Sabbath frontman died at his Grade II-listed mansion, Welders House, near Chalfont St Giles.
Ozzy – real name John Osbourne – died on July 22, with his family sharing a statement confirming the news.
While it was known that the rocker was in poor health, fans and family alike were shocked that he died just weeks after he appeared on stage for the final time, during the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham.
Emergency services were alerted around 10:30am after a critical incident was reported at the property, prompting Thames Valley Air Ambulance to send their helicopter from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, some 27 miles away, according to MailOnline.
The chopper landed in the grounds of Ozzy’s sprawling 350-acre estate and specialist paramedics remained on-site for around two hours.
A spokesperson for the air ambulance confirmed to the publication that they had been deployed to deliver ‘advanced critical care.’ Tragically, despite efforts by the emergency crew, Osbourne could not be revived.
Locals in the nearby village of Jordans noticed the red helicopter circling and landing near the mansion, with one resident recounting to MailOnline: ‘We immediately feared it may be for him as he was known to be in fragile health.’
The helicopter was seen departing again around 12:30pm.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance, which operates without government or NHS funding, relies entirely on public donations. The service recently logged its 20,000th callout since becoming an independent healthcare provider in 2018.
A source has said that Ozzy was in peace at the time of his passing, telling People: ‘[Sharon’s] deepest hope was fulfilled, and this is her focus now. Ozzy’s final days were spent in England, surrounded by family, music and in the place he called home. He was in peace.’
They added that his farewell concert ‘meant everything,’ and ‘brought his career full circle.’
Osbourne had been open in recent years about his complex health challenges, including being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019 and spinal issues that limited his mobility.
In preparation for his final years, he and wife Sharon oversaw an extensive renovation of Welders House, which included installing a rehabilitation wing and other modifications to support his care.
The air ambulance call-out offered a rare glimpse into the final moments of a star whose career spanned six decades and revolutionised the landscape of heavy metal music.
Known for his electrifying stage presence and rebellious spirit, Ozzy was also a devoted family man. His wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Jack, and Kelly were reportedly at his side when he passed.
Ozzy’s death left the music world in mourning, with stars lining up to pay tribute to the rock legend on social media.
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