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Ozzy Seriously Hurt in Quad Bike Crash
The Scotsman.com ^ | 12/6/2003

Posted on 12/08/2003 5:24:48 PM PST by At _War_With_Liberals

Ozzy Osbourne was seriously injured today in a quad bike accident in the grounds of his Buckinghamshire estate.

The 55-year-old rock star underwent emergency surgery after he broke his collarbone, six ribs and a vertebra in his neck.

His injuries were not considered to be life-threatening, said his publicist Cindy Guagenti.

The operation was intended to lift the collarbone, which was believed to be resting on a major artery and interrupting blood flow to his arm. Surgeons were also trying to stem “some bleeding into his lungs”, according to the statement.

Osbourne was taking a day off from promoting the UK release of Changes, a duet with his daughter Kelly, when the accident occurred.

Guagenti’s office said no further information was immediately available. She did not disclose which hospital Osbourne was being treated at.

The Osbournes, the MTV reality show featuring the rocker, wife Sharon and their children, started production about a month ago on its third series.

It was not immediately known how the accident would affect production or how or whether it might be included in the series, an MTV spokeswoman said.

On Saturday, a story on the Los Angeles Times web site reported Osbourne’s claim that he was overprescribed a variety of powerful anti-psychotic and tranquillising drugs by a Beverly Hills doctor.

Osbourne said he developed a 42-pill per day habit that accounted for his odd behaviour on the hit show, including scenes in which he was seen mumbling, falling and appearing disoriented.

Earlier this month, Osbourne told a British newspaper he was sexually molested as a child and suffered emotional effects from the abuse long into adulthood.


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To: At _War_With_Liberals
I thought that the show was funny, but I was an OZZY fan at 13 in 1982!

Isn't it past your bedtime?

21 posted on 12/08/2003 5:37:25 PM PST by Lijahsbubbe (One person CAN change the world, but most of the time, you probably shouldn't)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
I had mixed feelings about the show at first, but it grew on me. Even with their crude ways, it seemed they really loved each other as a family. I loved the episode when Sharon and Ozzy got invited to a dinner for GW. They were so excited!

Prayers to Ozzy and his family.

22 posted on 12/08/2003 5:38:29 PM PST by LisaMalia (Buckeye Fan since birth!!)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
I'm not the one to answer that, I probably saw three whole episodes of that train wreck. Of course, I have massive doubts about the reality of any MTV/VH1 reality program. If they treated Mr. Osbourne with anything less than respect, I'll bet it was scripted.
23 posted on 12/08/2003 5:39:58 PM PST by Dr.Zoidberg (I've been making fine jewelry for years, apparently.)
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To: Peace will be here soon
Ironically, there was an episode where Jack and friends were at the English estate and WRECKED quads... no one was shown to be hurt.
24 posted on 12/08/2003 5:40:37 PM PST by At _War_With_Liberals (Hey TIME, "No blood for interviews")
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To: Dr.Zoidberg
Not that I'm advocating, just commenting.

Jack probably gave it about as much weight as Oprah giving dieting advice. Oh wait, people do listen to Oprah on dieting advice!

25 posted on 12/08/2003 5:41:28 PM PST by Lijahsbubbe (One person CAN change the world, but most of the time, you probably shouldn't)
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To: At _War_With_Liberals
Thoughts and prayers for Ozzy, his wife and family
26 posted on 12/08/2003 5:43:25 PM PST by ChadGore (No blood for ratings! This means YOU AOL-Time-Warner-Turner-CNN)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
Don't let the cutesy 'I love everyone' act Sharon portrays fool you. She is all business, a shrewd and ruthless manager.

Many bands who have worked with her, loathe her.
27 posted on 12/08/2003 5:44:21 PM PST by At _War_With_Liberals (Hey TIME, "No blood for interviews")
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To: At _War_With_Liberals
Don't let the cutesy 'I love everyone' act Sharon portrays fool you. She is all business, a shrewd and ruthless manager.

I think you're right.

28 posted on 12/08/2003 5:45:46 PM PST by Lijahsbubbe (One person CAN change the world, but most of the time, you probably shouldn't)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
Please, don't get me started on Whoreprah.
29 posted on 12/08/2003 5:49:08 PM PST by Dr.Zoidberg (I've been making fine jewelry for years, apparently.)
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Well, apparently he's no Iron Man...
30 posted on 12/08/2003 6:46:59 PM PST by Chad Fairbanks ( All indicators show that the human race is selectively breeding itself for stupidity.)
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To: Chad Fairbanks
"Well, apparently he's no Iron Man..."

But he might be a National Acrobat.

Get well soon, Oz.

31 posted on 12/08/2003 7:26:10 PM PST by Senator Goldwater
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To: Senator Goldwater
Yikes! THat just made me do an Air Dance!
32 posted on 12/08/2003 7:34:03 PM PST by Chad Fairbanks ( All indicators show that the human race is selectively breeding itself for stupidity.)
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To: Chad Fairbanks
He must've been Swinging the Chain before careening Into the Void, and now All Moving Parts Stand Still.

Its such a Wicked World. Hope he doesn't wind up in that Hole in the Sky just because of The Thrill of It All, or he will definitely undergo some Changes.

Never Say Die, Ozzy.
33 posted on 12/08/2003 7:54:58 PM PST by Senator Goldwater
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To: Print
Aren't we all sick and tired of these Osbournes?

#$%$%^&*($#$%! Of course not! #^&!@$* Watch your mouth!

34 posted on 12/08/2003 9:34:05 PM PST by TheSpottedOwl (I'd rather have dead rats in my walls, than Hillary for President.,)
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To: At _War_With_Liberals
I thought that the show was funny, but I was an OZZY fan at 13 in 1982!

I saw Black Sabbath in '78...the Ramones opened for them ;-)

35 posted on 12/08/2003 9:35:35 PM PST by TheSpottedOwl (I'd rather have dead rats in my walls, than Hillary for President.,)
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To: Dr.Zoidberg
You missed how Jack got hooked on Oxy and had to go into rehab then?
36 posted on 12/08/2003 9:49:00 PM PST by Hawkeye's Girl
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To: Hawkeye's Girl
So it would seem.

I guess that one got in under the radar. Hope it turned out o.k. though, Oxycontin is reported to be a b*tch to kick.
37 posted on 12/08/2003 10:30:50 PM PST by Dr.Zoidberg (I've been making fine jewelry for years, apparently.)
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To: At _War_With_Liberals
Heartbroken, I am. This talentless ne'er-do-well, strangely the darling of conservative celebrity (could it be because of Jr.?), suffers an accident endured by thousands of ordinary folks every day.

What will I do without a direct line to his gift? Crocodile tears for the oz.

38 posted on 12/08/2003 11:51:11 PM PST by Old Fud
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To: Quick Shot
Does Ozzy know he was injured? LOL
39 posted on 12/09/2003 5:41:55 AM PST by FUMETTI (Hey Kerry, wash your mouth out with soap you lantern jawed dork)
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To: rintense
Ugh, rough week for Ozzy!

Get well soon Ozzy, then get ready to rock at Ozzfest 2004!
40 posted on 12/09/2003 10:56:31 AM PST by StoneColdGOP (McClintock - In Your Heart, You Know He's Right)
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