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2 days ago
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Birmingham Airport confirms Ozzy Osbourne memorial plans amid call to rename BHX
Birmingham Airport has confirmed its plans to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne following a petition to rename BHX in the Black Sabbath star's honour. The 76-year-old died on Tuesday, July 22, and the loss of the star weeks after his final show at Villa Park Stadium sparked an outpouring of grief among Birmingham's communities and all over the world. As fans flocked to Birmingham's Black Sabbath landmarks to lay flowers, cards and candles, some were petitioning to honour Ozzy in more long-term ways. Read more: Calls to honour Ozzy Osbourne with Birmingham statue, state funeral and new airport name Read More: Ozzy Osbourne tributes from literally every corner of Birmingham we'll share with Sharon Among the calls was one to rename Birmingham Airport in memory of the Prince of Darkness, with others asking for a day of national mourning, a statue and a state funeral. Now Birmingham Airport says it does intend on celebrating Ozzy's heritage - but through the addition of artwork in its terminal. A spokesperson told BirminghamLive: "Ozzy Osbourne is an inspiration to so many in our region proving that talent, hard work, and commitment can take you to all corners of the world. "In the coming weeks, we will be looking at how we can celebrate his heritage and contribution to the region via terminal artwork, creating a greater sense of place for Birmingham and his fans." Fans of Ozzy have been showing up in great numbers to sign books of condolences at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and over at Villa Park in Aston, where Ozzy grew up. Digital books of condolence have opened for those who can't make it into the city while others have been using a vintage phone in the museum to record voice notes in honour of the star. We too collected tributes, sparking messages from people in literally every corner of Birmingham, which we shared with Sharon Osbourne in the days following her husband's death. On Thursday, July 24, the pair's daughter Kelly shared a touching tribute on Instagram, quoting lyrics from the song Changes, which she covered with her dad in 2003, reaching the top of the UK charts. Kelly got engaged to her long-term partner, Sid Wilson, backstage at the Back To The Beginning gig on Saturday, July 5, in front of her dad, following his final bow in Aston.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Ozzy Osbourne's final photo: Black Sabbath star snapped beaming on stage just days before death
The final photo of Ozzy Osbourne before his death at the age of 76 has been released. The star could be seen beaming on stage during a farewell concert at Villa Park Stadium, the home of his beloved Aston Villa, just days before his passing. The rocker reunited with all his original Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005 to bid an emotional farewell to his decades of performing live on stage. In the snap, Ozzy took in the adulation of a sell-out crowd while sitting in a black throne, dressed in all black. Looking emotional, he told his adoring supporters: 'You have no idea how I feel.' In a statement following his death, Ozzy's family said: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.' The Black Sabbath icon died 'surrounded by love', a statement from his family said on Tuesday.
