In a heart-wrenching revelation just days before his death, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne shared profound words with his lifelong friend and bandmate Tony Iommi, hinting at the finality of his journey. The world is still reeling from the news of Osbourne’s passing on July 22, 2025, after a relentless battle with illness, including Parkinson’s disease. Just two weeks prior, during what would be his last concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park, Osbourne, seated on a custom leather throne, performed not just for his fans but as a poignant farewell to a life defined by music.

The concert, aptly titled “Back to the Beginning,” drew over 45,000 fans and millions more online, who believed they were witnessing a triumphant return. Instead, they were part of an emotional goodbye. Behind the scenes, those closest to him, including Iommi, could sense Osbourne’s frailty. “We think he held out just to do that show,” Iommi later reflected, recalling how Osbourne had expressed a desire to die on stage rather than in a hospital bed.

In a chilling final text sent hours before his passing, Osbourne told Iommi, “I’m really tired. No energy left.” Those words now resonate as a haunting farewell. On July 23, the world awoke to the shocking news of his death, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and musicians alike. Tributes flooded in, celebrating a man whose voice transcended generations and genres.

As Iommi grappled with the loss, he shared his deep sorrow in an emotional interview, stating, “There’s never going to be another Ozzy.” In his final moments, Osbourne chose to honor his fans and his roots, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through time. His music became a sanctuary for many, and as the silence settles, the world mourns not just a musician, but a force of nature who redefined rock and roll.