Black Sabbath band members pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after singer's death
Osbourne, the bands lead singer, died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night.
The star had only recently performed with his band at Villa Park.
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Now other members of the band, one of the pioneering heavy metal groups, have paid tribute to the icon.
Black Sabbath co-founder Tony Iommi has said he 'can't really find the words' following the 'heart-breaking news' of Ozzy Osbourne's death.
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In a social media post, which included a photo of him and his former bandmate, Iommi said: '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 heart-breaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him. Geezer (Butler), Bill (Ward) and myself have lost our brother.
'My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz. Tony.'
Black Sabbath bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler said he is 'so glad' he was able to perform a final time with bandmate Ozzy Osbourne.
Osbourne bid a farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham – a stone's throw from where the band formed in 1968.
In a social media post paying tribute to the heavy metal vocalist, Butler said: 'Goodbye dear friend – thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?
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'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.'
Other bands have also paid tribute to Osbourne following his death.
Rock band Motorhead said they had lost a 'dear friend today' after the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76.
In a social media post, they said: 'We lost our dear friend today today. Ozzy was a pioneer, a guiding force for all in hard rock and metal, and a great guy too.
'Lemmy and Ozzy were brothers in arms who enjoyed many adventures together, and his loss is seismic. RIP Ozzy, we will always love and celebrate you…'
US thrash metal band Anthrax said it was an 'honour' to be a part of Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert as they paid tribute to the heavy metal vocalist.
In a social media post they said: 'RIP @ozzyosbourne – Like so many around the world, today's news hit us with truly insane shock and sadness.
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'Just over two weeks ago, we were all united in metal under Ozzy's banner at Back to Beginning; celebrating the legend of Black Sabbath and their ultimate creation: heavy metal.
'For Anthrax to be a part of that was an honour. Ozzy, thank you for everything. Simply put, none of us would be us without you.
'Our thoughts are with Sharon and the Osbourne family at this time.'
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