Only weeks after their powerful reunion at Villa Park, the world has been shaken by the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing — and no one feels that loss more deeply than his brother in music, Tony Iommi.
In a statement that broke hearts around the world, Tony shared his raw grief:
“I just can’t believe it. My dear, dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words. There won’t ever be another like him.”
For over five decades, Tony and Ozzy were the soul and sound of Black Sabbath. Through the chaos, the comebacks, the battles and the brilliance, theirs was a bond forged in riffs, rebellion, and unshakable loyalty. Alongside Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, they weren’t just bandmates — they were brothers.
Now, one of them is gone. And the silence left behind is deafening.
“Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother,” Tony said, his voice heavy with emotion.
“My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace, Oz.”
In a deeply personal video tribute, Tony reflects on their journey — from the smoky clubs of Birmingham to the global stages of rock legend. His voice trembles as he remembers the man behind the myth: the joker, the misfit, the fighter, the heart of Sabbath.
It’s not just the end of an era.
It’s the loss of a once-in-a-generation soul who defied the odds and left an immortal legacy — not just in music, but in the lives of everyone he touched.
Watch Tony Iommi’s full tribute below — but be warned: it’s not just a goodbye.
It’s the sound of a heart breaking.
Rest in Power, Ozzy.
Forever our Prince of Darkness.
