Black Sabbath's Ward mostly confined to a wheelchair
- On Thursday, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward announced he now uses a wheelchair for mobility in public spaces. The 78-year-old musician emphasized he is "not in retirement or ill or giving up."
- Ward explained that he began using a wheelchair around 18 months ago, mostly in airports. He confirmed he can still walk but "can't walk very far without needing to rest."
- Encouraging fans to approach him publicly, Ward said, "If you see me in the airports or visiting friends in the music arenas or theaters say hi, I don't bite, I'll just look different." He emphasized transparency.
- The 'Godfather of heavy metal drumming' declared, "I'm still a drummer. I can still play pretty good for 78-years-old," concluding, "Much love to you all and I'll keep rocking until I'm dead."
- This update follows Black Sabbath's 2025 reunion concert, which occurred weeks before frontman Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, died. Ward remains driven by an "unyielding need to be artful.
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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, 78, shares heartbreaking mobility update after revealing he is mostly confined to a wheelchair
Bill Ward, the legendary Black Sabbath drummer, has disclosed he relies primarily on a wheelchair for mobility, although he remains adamant his musical career is far from over.The 78-year-old Birmingham-born musician posted a candid message to social media today, addressing "friends, fans, families and people I've not met yet"."I can still walk, let there be no doubt, but I can't walk very far without needing to rest, meaning I need to sit down,…
Black Sabbath's Bill Ward shares health update: 'I'm not in retirement or ill or giving up'
Black Sabbath's Bill Ward has shared an update on his health. In a Facebook post published Thursday, the 78-year-old drummer writes, "I'm announcing today somewhat sadly but nonetheless truthfully, that I've reached a place where publicly more and more I need to use a wheelchair, mostly in airports, or public events." "I can still walk, let there be no doubt," Ward continues. "But I can't walk very far without needing to rest, meaning I need to …
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