Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July at the age of 76, made a final poignant jest about his long-standing rival, Sting, in his new documentary. This film, set to be released on Paramount+ on October 7, nearly three months after his death, offers an intimate look into the rock icon's final days, marked by significant health struggles.

Throughout their careers, Ozzy and The Police's Sting, 74, were known for their war of words. Ozzy frequently made insults about Sting, notably captured during the filming of his hit reality series, 'The Osbournes'. However, a notable moment of reconciliation occurred at the Grammys in 2003, where Sting approached Ozzy's daughter, Kelly, to mend fences. Ozzy's wife, Sharon, recounted the encounter, stating, "We all bumped into each other on the red carpet and we all said how ridiculous it was and how words can hurt so many people. We’re all adults and all apologised and it was great.”

The documentary delves into Ozzy's severe health battles, including fighting sepsis, experiencing cracked vertebrae, and dealing with a blood clot that caused excruciating pain. He candidly expressed his physical deterioration, saying, “I am really f***ed up with this body of mine and as soon as I want to do anything... My leg is about to fall off.” Despite these crippling conditions, Ozzy maintained a perspective of gratitude, stating, “But I can’t complain. I was actually rocking until I was 70 and then a trap door opened. I didn’t think I was going to live past 40. But if my life’s coming to an end, I really can’t complain, I’ve had a great life.” It was in this context that he delivered his final humorous dig: “But, hey, it could have been worse. I could be Sting.”

Despite his debilitating pain, Ozzy undertook the arduous journey from Los Angeles to Birmingham, England, for his final show on July 5 at Aston Villa’s stadium. He reflected on the change in his relationship with medication, noting, “I used to take pills for fun. Now I take them to stay alive... It’s crippling me. I can’t walk, I can’t bend down. I’ll be sitting in a chair.”

In a separate BBC documentary titled 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home', filmed with Sharon and his dogs, Ozzy expressed a desire for a simpler life. He shared, “LA is one thing but the English summer is fantastic. It’s a new thing for us both. I’m looking forward to getting this gig over, hanging my mic up and spending some time with you.” Sharon echoed this sentiment, adding, “I just want to live a life. Find a little bubble somewhere and just live out our life together.” Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, just weeks after his farewell performance.