Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward says he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, 78, says he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair. Ward posts a photo showing him using the mobility device, alongside a caption describing his current condition. The update comes nearly a year after the death of fellow band member Ozzy Osbourne. According to reporting, Ward shares the information directly with fans and presents it as part of his ongoing life and work. One outlet notes that Ward does not indicate he is planning to stop performing, suggesting he intends to remain active despite mobility limitations. Other accounts focus on the same central details: Ward’s age, the wheelchair-related update, and the timing relative to Osbourne’s death. Overall, the sources agree that Ward is publicly discussing his health and mobility status and that he frames the message as an update to his supporters rather than a retirement announcement.