Ozzy Released From ICU

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has been moved out of intensive care as he recovers from the crash of an all-terrain vehicle two weeks ago, his family said Tuesday.

Osbourne, 55, fractured his collarbone, eight ribs and a neck vertebra when the 600-pound ATV flipped and landed on top of him at his estate in Buckinghamshire, southern England, on Dec. 8. He spent a week on a ventilator.

In a written statement, the Osbourne family said Ozzy had been moved from Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, west of London, to a private clinic.

Osbourne's wife Sharon said last week it would probably take six months for the former Black Sabbath frontman to recover fully.

"The Osbourne family are very happy that Ozzy has been allowed out of the intensive care unit for Christmas and would like to thank everyone for their kind support, well wishes and prayers," the statement said.

Osbourne's single "Changes," a duet with daughter Kelly, topped the British charts last week.

Born John Michael Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne first earned fame as a member of Black Sabbath, a pioneering heavy metal band, starting in the 1960s.

He eventually went solo, but his career stalled amid rampant drug use and wild antics that included biting the heads off animals.

His career enjoyed a rebirth with the MTV reality show featuring his home and family life.