The claim about his health and the COVID-19 vaccine is consistent with a common conspiracy theory that spread online during the pandemic, falsely attributing numerous famous peoples' deaths to the vaccine. We have previously fact-checked such claims about Betty White, Lisa Loring and even Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

The rumor gained traction after right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claimed Ozzy Osbourne’s health decline began after vaccination

Osbourne had been battling a rare form of Parkinson’s disease and other health challenges in recent years. Despite these hardships, he remained a beloved icon to generations of fans