# Tony Iommi Reunites With Ozzy Osbourne

> Tony Iommi describes Ozzy Osbourne's sudden health decline during Black Sabbath's final reunion rehearsals.
- Title: Tony Iommi Reunites With Ozzy Osbourne · Guitar World
- Summary: Tony Iommi describes Ozzy Osbourne's sudden health decline during Black Sabbath's final reunion rehearsals. Tony Iommi was shocked to find Ozzy Osbourne in…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/tony-iommi-ozzy-osbourne-back-to-the-beginning-rehearsals
- Published: 2026-10-06T09:31:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tony iommi, ozzy osbourne, black sabbath, rehearsals, charity, health condition, final reunion
## Final Reunion
Tony Iommi reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates for Ozzy Osbourne's farewell gig last summer.
## Health Crisis
Ozzy Osbourne was carried into rehearsals after deteriorating health since 2022.
## Rehearsal Shock
Iommi said he couldn't believe how much Ozzy had deteriorated since last seeing him at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
## Instrumental Offer
Iommi offered to play the entire set instrumentally after Ozzy refused to push himself.
## Stage Experience
Iommi had to help keep drummer Bill Ward in check while Ozzy sat in a chair at the front of the stage.
## Final Decision
Ozzy agreed to sing briefly but didn't commit to returning for the next rehearsal.
## Legacy
Iommi called the reunion the original band's final performance, saying it was meaningful for Ozzy and fans.
## Key takeaway

Tony Iommi was shocked to find Ozzy Osbourne in severe health condition during Black Sabbath's last rehearsal before his death.