TONY IOMMI reveals his final phone call with OZZY OSBOURNE: “The night before he passed, he said to me, ‘I feel tired and really worn out’”

Friday, September 4, 2026 - Tony Iommi has revealed details of his final phone call with his longtime Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne, saying the singer told him he felt “tired and really worn out” the night before his death.

Iommi said he remains in shock over how quickly Ozzy passed away, particularly after the pair had recently reunited for Black Sabbath's farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham.

According to Iommi, their final conversation was typical of the relationship they had shared for decades, with the two friends talking openly about their health and joking with each other. Iommi said Ozzy had been struggling physically in the lead-up to the farewell show but remained determined to perform.

Even during rehearsals, when Iommi encouraged him to stay home and rest, Ozzy continued turning up because he was committed to making the final performance happen.

Iommi said he is still finding it difficult to accept that Ozzy is gone, particularly when he encounters videos of the singer online and feels as though he is still there.

The final conversation has added an emotional dimension to the end of Ozzy's remarkable career, with Iommi reflecting on a friendship and musical partnership that lasted for decades. Their final performance now carries even greater significance as one of the last moments the two Black Sabbath legends shared on stage.