Following statements by Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath founding drummer Bill Ward has weighed in with his first posting since the death of Ozzy Osbourne.

Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Terence “Geezer” Butler and Bill Ward each shared tributes to frontman Ozzy Osbourne following his death on July 22, 2025 remembering their early days together and expressing gratitude for their final gig together.

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward paid tribute to the late 'Iron Man' singer after his death at age 76: 'There won't ever be another like him.'