A rock star recently revealed that he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward shared the sad news with fans.
Ward, who is 78, famously performed with Ozzy Osbourne in the iconic group Black Sabbath. Taking to social media, he shared his health woes in order to be "making myself public and transparent." Despite being wheelchair bound, he has no intention of stopping the music.
"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," he
He shared a photo of himself in a wheelchair. The rock star revealed that he started using a wheelchair nearly two years ago.
Rock Star Shares Health Update
"We started using the wheelchair about 18 months ago, mostly in airports. I became 78 years old on May 5th 2026," Ward said. "I was a long-distance walker, I've walked in many different parts of the world. And I'm still a drummer. I can still play pretty good for a 78-year-old."
The rock star revealed that he uses a wheelchair to get around and remain mobile.
"My talents and ambitions, and my unyielding need to be artful, and to play drums, is still as strong as it was so many years ago now," he continued. "I'm just saying if you see me in a wheelchair, I'm just catching a ride, I'm not in retirement or ill or giving up, or any of those thoughts that ignite when we see people in wheelchairs. I'm making myself public and transparent about my new transport, and letting you know I'm OK."
Ward also encouraged fans to continue to approach him in public.
"If you see me in the airports or visiting friends in the music arenas or theatres say hi, I don't bite, I'll just look different, as pictured here," Ward added. "Much love to you all and I'll keep rocking until I'm dead."
