Ozzy Osbourne performed in his highly anticipated farewell concert with Black Sabbath over the weekend after opening up about his health struggles in recent years.
The 76-year-old was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 but was determined to take to the stage one last time. The gig left fans divided, though, with some left saddened to see The Prince of Darkness appearing so unwell.
Osbourne made a memorable entrance at the Villa Park gig in Birmingham on Saturday, where he sat on a throne to perform.
He was joined on stage by fellow Black Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Terence Butler and Bill Ward.
Fans were left divided over seeing Ozzy perform live one last time
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During and after the show, though, some audience members, along with those watching the live stream, shared that they'd felt uncomfortable watching Osbourne on stage.
One wrote on X: "Feel a bit sorry for Ozzy being wheeled out like that. He clearly isn't fit and well."
"Kinda sad but Ozzy will always be a legend..." a second penned, while another admitted: "I love Ozzy but I find this terribly sad."
"I feel bad for Ozzy. Yeah it's his last ever live show but it's kind of gross how a visibly unwell man is being wheeled out like this by Sharon," a fourth commented.
Ozzy Osbourne announced last month he may be performing at the concert while seated
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Others were impressed by Osbourne's willingness to perform and his vocals despite being in ill health.
One posted: "As much as I am against this final Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath show, the videos I've seen on Twitter and YouTube, Ozzy sounds a lot better than I expected."
"Yes Ozzy looked ill but the performance I wish we'd been there for the ambiance," someone else shared. (sic)
Last month, Osbourne told fans that he might be sitting down for the gig. He made his entrance to the stage by rising through a trapdoor on his throne.
"Let me hear you. Are you ready? Let the madness begin!" he yelled to the lively crowd.
Addressing how it felt to be performing live, he later told the audience: "It's so good to be on this f****** stage. You have no idea.
"I f****** love you all. Let me see your hands in the air. You are the best, each and every one of you. God bless you all."
He later added: "I don't know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’re all f****** special. Let’s go crazy, come on."
Ozzy Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019
GettyShortly after the gig, the Osbourne family had extra cause for celebration when his daughter Kelly's partner proposed to her in front of her family.
The 40-year-old television personality and singer received a surprise proposal from Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson backstage after the show.
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's daughter Kelly was proposed to by partner Sid Wilson following the concert
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Kelly shared a clip of the proposal on social media, joking "Oh and this happened yesterday!"
The video footage revealed a touching yet humorous moment as Sid prepared to propose in front of Kelly's parents.
Before Sid could get down on one knee, Ozzy cheekily interrupted, saying "f*** off, you're not marrying my daughter."
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