So Ozzy is adopted by his Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
The music world mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne. The musician, who became known as the “Prince of Darkness”, died at the age of 76, just a few weeks after the Black Sabbath Farewell concert in Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025. Now his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have made a public saying.
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Tony Iommi: “There will never be someone like him again”
Guitarist Tony Iommi shared several pictures on Instagram, including an old photo of Osbourne at a young age and one on which the two hug. In the caption, he writes: “I just can’t believe it! My dear, dear friend Ozzy just died in Villa Park a few weeks after our concert.”
The news made him speechless, continued in his post: “This is such a heartbreaking news that I lack the words. There will never be someone like him again.” Iommi emphasizes: “Geezer, Bill and I lost our brother.” His thoughts are with Sharon Osbourne and the whole family. He concludes: “Quiet in peace, oz. Tony.”
Geezer Butler: “Four children from Aston – who would have thought?”
Bassist Geezer Butler also reminds of the band’s common beginnings on his Instagram channel: “Goodbye, dear friend-thanks for all the years-we had a lot of fun together,” he writes. In his emotional contribution he looks back on the early time: “Four children from Aston – who would have thought, wasn’t it?”
He was grateful that at the last concert in Aston they were able to stand together again: “I am so glad that we could do it in Aston one last time.”
Bill Ward about Ozzy Osbourne: “Never live good”
Drummer Bill Ward also speaks: “Where can I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken hugs, our missed calls … No, you are in my heart forever.”
Ward expressed his deepest sympathy towards Sharon Osbourne and all family members. He also includes the fans in his statement: “Sincerely regrettable to all fans.” He says goodbye with the words: “Never live well. Thank you forever. Bill ward.”
Black Sabbath: “Ozzy Forever”
Black Sabbath’s official Instagram account also spoke up. Very simple: a black and white photo of Ozzy Osbourne with the words “Ozzy Forever”. The musician died on July 22nd with his family.