The news of rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s death this week shocked the entertainment world, with tributes coming from all corners paying respects to Osbourne’s life and career.
Now, in the aftermath of Osbourne’s untimely death, details have emerged about exactly what happened just minutes before his death.
Warning — what you’re about to read could be disturbing.
According to The Daily Mail, medical professionals reportedly attempted to save Osbourne’s life for roughly two hours before he tragically passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday.
Per the insider report, a Thames Valley air ambulance was dispatched to the Osbournes’ country residence, located near the village of Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England.
The aircraft touched down on the grounds of the Welders House, the singer’s Grade II mansion, at approximately 10:30 am.
The crew reportedly spent roughly two hours attempting to save the Black Sabbath singer before he passed away, according to the report.
Residents in the nearby village of Jordans told the outlet they realized “something serious” was unfolding when they noticed the helicopter land.
The helicopter was observed taking off at approximately 12:30pm.
“I went out to have a look and saw that it was landing close to Ozzy’s house,” one local resident told the Daily Mail.
“All of us were talking about it and wondering what had happened. We immediately feared it may be for him as he was known to be in fragile health,” the anonymous resident continued.
“When we heard later that night that he had died it confirmed our worst fears.”
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Air Ambulance issued a statement to the Daily Mail about the incident, saying:
“We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday,” the spokesperson said.
Osbourne’s home is inside a 350-acre estate and had recently undergone major renovations to support his ailing health, including battling Parkinson’s.
A rehab wing, a pond and a swimming pool were built for the famous singer, according to The Daily Mail.
Osbourne’s death was announced by his family in a statement which read:
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”