Medics battled for 2 hours to save Ozzy Osbourne after air ambulance rushed to Buckinghamshire mansion

Ozzy Osbourne's neighbors revealed that they feared the worst when they witnessed the helicopter arriving, given his recent decline in health
PUBLISHED JUL 24, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday, July 22 at 76 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday, July 22 at 76 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND: It has now emerged that an air ambulance was urgently dispatched to Ozzy Osbourne’s quiet countryside mansion in Buckinghamshire.

The Daily Mail revealed how paramedics raced against time after being alerted that the iconic Black Sabbath frontman was in critical condition.

Air ambulance rushed to Ozzy Osbourne’s mansion after critical condition alert

At around 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 22, a bright red chopper from Thames Valley Air Ambulance swooped down into a nearby field, just a stone’s throw from Welders House—Ozzy’s Grade II-listed estate. The aircraft had launched from RAF Benson in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, roughly 27 miles away, and reached the scene in under 15 minutes.

What awaited the medics was grave. As per local chatter, the emergency call coming from Ozzy’s property made it clear this was no false alarm. The Prince of Darkness was in serious trouble.

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Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage at iHeartRadio ICONS with Ozzy Osbourne: In Celebration of Ordinary Man at iHeartRadio Theater on February 24, 2020, in Burbank, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

The crew reportedly spent two tense hours at the scene, fighting to save the 75-year-old rocker. Tragically, their efforts were in vain. Ozzy died later that morning, surrounded by his loved ones.

Locals recall moment they realized emergency was likely for Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s family broke the devastating news that same evening in a statement.

“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," they said.

For fans around the world, the announcement confirmed their worst fears. However, signs of something grave were already in the air for the tight-knit local community near his home in Chalfont St Giles.

Aerial View of the Grade 2 listed, Welders House on September 23, 2008. This Artisan Mannerist style house was built in 1899 for Charles Thomson Ritchie, 1st Baron Ritchie of Dundee and the Home Secretary. The house is located 2 miles east of Beaconsfield 22 miles north-west of London. (Photograph by David Goddard/Getty Images)
Aerial View of the Grade 2 listed, Welders House on September 23, 2008. This Artisan Mannerist style house was built in 1899 for Charles Thomson Ritchie, 1st Baron Ritchie of Dundee, and the Home Secretary. The house is located 2 miles east of Beaconsfield 22 miles north-west of London (David Goddard/Getty Images)

Residents of nearby Jordan's village knew something was wrong the moment they heard the thud of rotor blades.

One unnamed local told the Daily Mail, “I went out to have a look and saw that it was landing close to Ozzy's house. 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. When we heard later that night that he had died, it confirmed our worst fears.”

Another resident, Jane, had also witnessed the surreal scene. “I was out walking when I saw the helicopter landing close to Welders and realised something serious was happening….Ozzy Osbourne was quite a character, and we'll miss him," she said.

Inside Ozzy Osborne’s retreat

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s English estate, which sits on a lush 350-acre plot, had reportedly been prepped like a final sanctuary for the ailing rocker. Purchased back in 1993, the 125-year-old country mansion had just undergone a major revamp ahead of Ozzy’s return to the UK for his farewell concert in Birmingham three weeks ago.

(L-R) Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean
(L-R) Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean 'Diddy' Combs on January 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (Getty Images)

The upgrades weren’t just cosmetic. The Osbournes had installed a dedicated rehab wing, a new swimming pool, and even a peaceful pond—all so Ozzy could enjoy more quality time in the countryside as his health declined.

It was clear he wanted to live out his days away from the frenzy of LA and in the peace of his English roots. But few expected his final hours to unfold the way they did.

The Air Ambulance that landed in Ozzy’s field belongs to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance service, based at RAF Benson. It’s no flashy government service, as it runs solely on public donations and has zero funding from the NHS.

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The Air Ambulance that landed in Ozzy’s field belongs to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance service, based at RAF Benson (Thames Valley Air Ambulance)

"We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday,” a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail.

Incredibly, the service had just marked a major milestone earlier this week, logging its 20,000th emergency call-out since becoming an independent provider in 2018. That averages out to about nine calls per day. Sadly, one of them turned out to be for Ozzy Osbourne.

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