Producer Andrew Watt Reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's Unexpected Death and Final Day

Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt shared deeply personal reflections on his close friendship and collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away from a heart attack in July 2025. Watt spoke daily with Osbourne for six and a half years, including the day before his death, describing the news as a "giant shock" since everything seemed normal. He highlighted how working on Osbourne's final albums, "Ordinary Man" and "Patient Number 9," gave both of them purpose and how Ozzy saw him as a serious producer, which changed Watt's career trajectory. Watt also recalled the emotional farewell concert and intimate moments spent with Osbourne and his family, emphasizing the heavy metal community's strong bond and Ozzy's enduring sense of humor. Osbourne's family confirmed he died surrounded by love, with heart disease and Parkinson's as contributing factors, and an upcoming documentary, "Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now," will explore his final years. Watt described losing Ozzy as akin to losing a family member, underscoring the profound impact the rock icon had on his life and career.