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Toni Iommi hat geschrieben: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. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.

My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz.

Metal Archives hat geschrieben:RIP Ozzy Osbourne / 2025-07-22 16:31

There are no words that could truly capture the importance and influence of Ozzy Osbourne for heavy metal. After a poignant farewell concert (raising an amazing 140 million pounds, likely the highest grossing charity concert ever) just a few weeks ago, the legendary metal icon left us at age 76, leaving behind an indelible and immortal legacy. None of us would be here, creating, enjoying and celebrating heavy metal, without him and Black Sabbath.

Thank you Ozzy and may your songs continue to echo throughout the ages.



Leave the earth to all its sin and hate
Find another world where freedom waits

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Celin Dion hat geschrieben: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

"Ozzy and I were label mates for many years — and although we came from very different musical universes, I always admired his boundless spirit and ear for melody on songs like 'Mama I'm Coming Home'. He was a true original! Fearless, and simply larger than life…but also kind, thoughtful, and generous.

"My heart is with his beloved wife Sharon, their children, and his millions of adoring fans from around the world.

"With all my love, - Celine xx…"

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Blabbermouth hat geschrieben:British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during their July 23 concert at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Scarborough, United Kingdom.

Introducing the song "Giants In The Sky", PRIEST singer Rob Halford acknowledged the BLACK SABBATH frontman's death a day earlier, saying: "Okay. Look, it's been tough, the last 24 hours, right? It's been tough. But he would want us to be doing this. He would want us to be together, he would want us to be having a good time, which is what we're doing right now. We love you, Ozzy."

After a brief pause amid chants of "Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!", Halford continued: "This next song is all about him and all of the other greats that we've lost. Their music lives forever. They used to be down here on the earth plane. Now they're in the sky plane, as we call it. This is 'Giants In The Sky'."

During the song — a tribute to musicians now gone — the screen displayed images of the likes of Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy, Freddie Mercury, Taylor Hawkins and Christine McVie, finishing on two gigantic images of Ozzy.

A few hours after Ozzy's passing was announced on Tuesday, JUDAS PRIEST released the following statement via social media: "Our hearts are broken like millions around the world. Words can't express the love and loss we are all feeling.

"Sharon, may God surround you and your beautiful family with love, peace and light.

"Ozzy, you will never leave us — your music is eternal. God blesses you now more than ever after you blessed us all through your magnificent life.

"Rob, Glenn, Ian, Richie & Scott".

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