Ozzy Osbourne Hospitalized, Says Wife Sharon Osbourne

Television personality Sharon Osbourne (L) and musician Ozzy Osbourne arrive at the premiere of A24 Films 'Amy' at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood on June 25, 2015. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Ozzy Osbourne was again recently hospitalized following a bout with the flu, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, said on Feb. 6.

“As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu,” Sharon wrote on Twitter.

Ozzy’s “doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery,” said, adding: “Thanks to everyone for their concern and love.”

The former Black Sabbath frontman said on Jan. 31 that he would be postponing his entire European portion of his “No More Tours 2” tour, which features Judas Priest, due to illness.

“Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his No More Tours 2 tour on doctors’ orders,” his publicist said in a statement.

The statement continued: “This follows yesterday’s (January 28) announcement that Osbourne was postponing the first four dates of the tour because of the flu. After seeing his physician again, Osbourne has been diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection which the doctor feels could develop into pneumonia given the physicality of the live performances and an extensive travel schedule throughout Europe in harsh winter conditions.”

Kelly Osbourne, musician Ozzy Osbourne and TV personality Sharon Osbourne arrive at Spike TV's 4th Annual 'Guys Choice Awards' held at Sony Studios in Los Angeles on June 5, 2010. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Osbourne’s website said he was diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection that could develop into pneumonia.

“I’m completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour. It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to [expletive],” he wrote in a statement on his website.

“First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. 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,” he continued.

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