Black Sabbath members say goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne. "We lost our brother"

On Tuesday, the world was informed of Ozzy Osbourne's passing. The artist, nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness," died at the age of 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Many of his famous friends and colleagues responded to the sad news of the death of one of the music industry's most influential stars. The members of Black Sabbath, of which Osbourne was a co-founder, also paid tribute to the heavy metal legend.

On July 22, Ozzy Osbourne's millions of fans were plunged into mourning. The news of the famous artist's death was announced by his family, who emphasized that the star passed away "surrounded by love." Many well-known figures from the music industry, including Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, and Robert Plant, paid tribute to the singer, nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness."

Elton John , who was friends with Osbourne for many years, emphasized in an Instagram post that the musician had "secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods."

"He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I'll miss him so much," added the British singer.

Quite obviously, the leader of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath was also said goodbye to his bandmates.

"Where will I find you now? In memories, our unspoken words, hugs, missed calls? No, you will remain forever in my heart. My deepest condolences to Sharon and the entire family. Rest in peace. My sincere condolences to all the fans. We are not saying goodbye. Thank you for everything," drummer Bill Ward wrote on social media.

"Goodbye, dear friend – thanks for all these years. We had a great time," echoed bassist and songwriter Geezer Butler.

Guitarist Tony Iommi also commented on Osbourne's departure.

"My dear friend Ozzy passed away just weeks after our concert at Villa Park. It's such heartbreaking news that I can't find the words to express it. There will never be another like him. Geezer, Bill, and I have lost our brother. My thoughts are with Sharon and the entire Osbourne family. Rest in peace, Oz," the musician said.

Black Sabbath and the "Prince of Darkness" last performed together on July 5th in Birmingham. Concertgoers lauded the artist in numerous online posts. "This guy is 76 years old and still sounds phenomenal," read one of many similar comments.

Osbourne has struggled with serious health issues for years. In 2020, the legendary entertainer revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a degenerative brain disorder that leads to progressive disability, two decades ago . Back in February, the star assured that he was trying to look to the future with optimism.

"I can complain that I can't walk, that I can't do things, but I know that many people didn't make it through this. Recovery is slow. But I'm trying to get back on my feet," the musician revealed at the time.

The singer's memoir, "Last Rites," is scheduled for release on October 7th . The book is billed as "a shocking, bitterly comic, never-before-told story of Ozzy's descent into hell." Last week, Black Sabbath confirmed that a film of their final concert with Osbourne will be released next year.