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Ozzy Osbourne fans launch petition to rename airport in his honour following death

The legendary rocker died on Tuesday aged 76 at his home in Buckinghamshire surrounded by his loved ones

Evening Standard

Fans queue to sign book of condolence for ‘proud Brummie’ Ozzy Osbourne

The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery following the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76.

Evening Standard

“The best nod to him possible”: Petition launched to rename Birmingham airport after Ozzy Osbourne

The heavy metal icon, who grew up in Birmingham, died of undisclosed causes this week at the age of 76

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Watch the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra perform an epic public tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy the Bull looks on as the CBSO play a Black Sabbath classic

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Birmingham mourns the death of native son Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne put Birmingham on the map and never forgot his roots, says mayor

Ozzy Osbourne was the vocalist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath who formed in the city in 1968.

Evening Standard

How Birmingham plans to build on Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘incredible legacy’

The pub where Black Sabbath had their first performance should become a ‘fitting tribute’

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For a Brummie like me, Ozzy Osbourne’s voice mattered

Unlike other rock stars of the 70s and 80s, Osbourne talked like a bloke from Birmingham should talk. The teenage me loved it, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Ozzy Osbourne fans remember Birmingham star who was ‘a big part of our lives’

The Black Sabbath star died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

Evening Standard

Why Are Fans Flocking to Black Sabbath Bridge After Ozzy Osbourne's Death?

Fans are turning Birmingham's Black Sabbath Bridge into a shrine after Ozzy Osbourne's death, leaving flowers, candles, and beer at the bench dedicated to the heavy metal icon.

International Business Times UK

Heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76 following decades of health struggles

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Ozzy Osbourne's sister reveals Black Sabbath star's final text before his death

Ozzy Osbourne was planning to return to Birmingham before his death.

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Alison Hammond reveals regret over unread text from Jack Osbourne after Ozzy’s death

Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn’t get to see Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and fans pay tribute: ‘You’re forever in my heart’

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death was announced by his family on July 22.

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"I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": The remaining members of Black Sabbath lead the tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, as Elton John and Tom Morello also offer their condolences

The stars come out in force for Osbourne, who’s passing comes just three weeks after his final triumphant Back to the Beginning mega-gig

Evening Standard

Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘unmatched showman and cultural icon’

Cooper, 77, paid tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman following the news of his death on Tuesday evening.

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Watch Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham with flowers, speakers and a big screen to pay respects: "He never lost his roots...he was a Brummie through and through."

Ozzy fans have gathered in Birmingham across the night to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, who has died aged 76

The Conversation

The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours

Ozzy Osbourne, the “prince of darkness” and godfather of heavy metal, has died aged 76, just weeks after he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham in England.

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Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 just weeks after final Black Sabbath gig

The Black Sabbath reunion concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, in early July was not far from the Crown pub where they played their first gig in 1968.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne's haunting final post the day before his death aged 76

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death comes just weeks after his final show in Birmingham

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne dies two weeks after final Black Sabbath reunion concert

Osbourne had bid farewell to thousands of heavy metal fans with a Black Sabbath reunion in his final performance in Birmingham on July 5.

The Guardian - UK

Ozzy Osbourne, the people’s Prince of Darkness, took heavy metal into the light

Having escaped a life of drudgery in Birmingham, Ozzy became the rare rock frontman you could relate to – and then, against the odds, a national treasure

The Independent UK

Birmingham forever: Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games

“Birmingham forever,” Ozzy Osbourne declared as he delighted spectators during a surprise performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his home city.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Tributes flood in from across world of entertainment for ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman

Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago

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Drake reacts to fans chants of 'F*** KENDRICK' at Birmingham show

Drake's fans called out Kendrick Lamar during his recent concert in the UK.

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