By speaking out, ‘The Prince of Darkness’ lightened the load for others

Ozzy Osbourne was best known for two things: his shape-shifting resilience as a pioneer of heavy metal music and, most recently, his remarkable authenticity during his public journey with Parkinson’s disease.

Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, possessed a unique ability to connect directly with people who were suffering. He was an honest and transparent voice for what it was like to live with a neurodegenerative disease. He was willing to go where others would not, and he took on the stigma of a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Read more: MedPageToday – Ozzy Osbourne Shined a Light on Parkinson’s Stigma