Following the heartbreaking news of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, his Black Sabbath bandmates have taken to social media to share their love and memories of the man they called a brother.
Drummer Bill Ward reflected on their lifelong bond with deep emotion. “Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls… you’re forever in my heart,” he wrote. He also extended his sympathies to Sharon Osbourne and the family, closing with, “Never goodbye. Thank you forever.”
Bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler offered his own tribute: “Goodbye dear friend—thanks for all those years. We had some great fun. Four kids from Aston—who’d have thought, eh?” He added, “So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston.”
Guitar legend Tony Iommi expressed disbelief and grief, sharing, “I just can’t believe it. My dear, dear friend Ozzy has passed away, only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s such heartbreaking news. There won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill, and I have lost our brother.”
Earlier this month, the band reunited for one final time at a special concert in Aston, Birmingham—the place where it all began. The farewell performance featured some of their iconic hits including “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid.” Ozzy, seated on a throne due to his health, also gave a powerful solo set with songs like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home.”
Fans will soon get to relive that historic night, as the concert film Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow is set for release in early 2026—a fitting tribute to the legacy of the Prince of Darkness.
