Ozzy Osbourne documentary leaves BBC viewers 'heartbroken' over 'upsetting' footage

BBC viewers were left "upset" and "heartbroken" after watching a new documentary focusing on the late Black Sabbath frontmanOzzy Osbourne. Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home aired on BBC One on Thursday, 2 October, with the documentary chronicling the final chapter of his life over three years.

The hour-long programme offered fans an intimate look into Ozzy's health struggles, with his wife Sharon also candidly discussing the challenges he was facing.

Viewers at home were moved to see Ozzy visibly suffering, with many expressing their sorrow on Twitter (X).

"Long Live Ozzy!! Heartbreaking watching him in this documentary, when he has recently passed He's one of the great ones, gone too soon My heart goes out to Sharon #ComingHome #OzzyOsbourne," one fan posted on X.

"This Ozzy Osbourne documentary is upsetting," another viewer said, while one more remarked: "I never realised Ozzy Osbourne was suffering that much."

A fourth commented: "The Osbournes were my childhood i loved watching their show with my dad years ago.

"This documentary is heartbreaking It still doesnt seem real that Ozzy's gone What a legend he is gone but never forgotten," and a fifth simply stated: "Ozzy is breaking my heart a bit."

Ozzy, who disclosed in 2020 that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, sadly died at the age of 76 earlier this year. His death came three weeks after Black Sabbath performed their final farewell gig in Ozzy's hometown Birmingham, reports the Mirror.

In the BBC documentary, Ozzy described the gig as a "great way to go out" whilst confirming he was retiring with a "clear conscience".

Nevertheless, he revealed: "The only thing that was terribly frustrating for me, I had to sit there instead of running across the stage. I wanted to get up and sing so much. It was very humbling to sit in that chair for nine songs."

He continued by stating he was stepping back from "public life" following the performance, as he and Sharon started planning their fresh chapter in England after moving from Los Angeles.

At the programme's conclusion, Ozzy reflected: "I've had a lot of fun. I've had a lot of blood, sweat and tears, you know. It's been a great life. If I could live my life again, I wouldn't change a damn thing."

Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.