Singer Ozzy Osbourne, the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday (July 22) aged 76. The statement from his family 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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
The singer, in an interview with ‘Good Morning America’, had revealed a few years ago that he was suffering from ‘PARK2,’ a type of Parkinson’s disease. His wife Sharon told the programme that the effects of the disease result in “really bad days and occasional good days” in his life.
What is PARK2?
According to John Hopkins Medicine, around 15 per cent of people with Parkinson’s Disease have a family history of the condition. Park2 Parkinsons disease is caused by the mutation in the PARK2 gene, which is an inherited condition. Generally, the disease has an early onset, though it has a milder, slower course. Interestingly, it can even emerge in very young children and teenagers.
How Ozzy Osbourne discovered the disease
His wife, Sharon, once said that she started noticing changes in Ozzy’s posture and gait a few years ago, but initially thought it was part of his larger-than-life personality. However, a few years ago, he underwent a genome test alongside late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert. The test, which examines a person’s DNA, initially misdiagnosed Ozzy with Multiple Sclerosis. However, a later diagnosis found that the singer carried the PARK2 gene, which causes Parkinson’s disease.
Symptoms of Parkinsons
1)Rhythmic shaking on hands, feet or jaw, especially fingers
2)Slow movement, making simple tasks difficult
3)Stiffening of muscles
4)Balancing issues and stooping of posture
5)Automatic movements like smiling and blinking get affected
6) Trouble with writing
7) Anxiety, constipation, sleep disturbances and depression
8) Trouble with smelling
9) Constant need to urinate
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