Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne was hospitalized for flu complications on Wednesday, according to his wife, Sharon Osbourne. The musician has postponed upcoming concerts of his No More Tours 2 tour until he has recovered.
Sharon took to Twitter Wednesday to announce Ozzy's hospitalization. "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."
The tweet was flooded with comments wishing Ozzy a speedy recovery and excitement to see him back on stage when he's feeling better.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advertised the flu is active and strong in nearly all of the U.S. states this season, according to NBC. Around 11 million people have had the flu in America since October, though this year's flu season is said to be less intense than the 2017-2018 season. Out of the 11 million with the flu, around 141,000 have been hospitalized for it.
Ozzy, who is 70, will not just miss a couple shows: he has postponed the entire U.K. leg of his tour, according to People. He gave a statement to the magazine before he was even hospitalized for the illness. "I'm completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour," Osbourne said in the statement. "It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to s***."
He explained this isn't the only recent health issue he's acquired. "First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis," he said. "I want to apologize 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 apologize to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy."
Ozzy had the staph infection treated in October via surgery. He compared his finger, with the potentially-deadly infection, to be the size of a light bulb. He told Rolling Stone he joked through the serious time, and Sharon and his doctor were not amused. They're all extremely, deadly serious about it," he said. "I judge it based on the expression and the body language of the doctor. If he comes in with a really solemn face, I go, 'Oh, OK. My time to go is up.'"
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