Plans are taking shape to honour Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, following his death on July 22, 2025. A public celebration of life is in the works, while a separate petition to rename Birmingham Airport has already gained over 40,000 signatures. Richard Gullick reports on what’s confirmed so far—and what isn’t.
00:00Ozzy Osbourne died at home in Buckinghamshire last week, aged 76, but it's here in Birmingham where his story began, that his farewell is set to leave its deepest mark.
00:12The family is planning a large public celebration of life in the city, expected to draw thousands.
00:18No official date or venue has been announced yet, but preparations are underway.
00:24It's understood that several major names from the rock world are in talks of type art, including Youngblood, who Ozzy once described as the future of the genre.
00:33The tribute is expected to reflect Ozzy's own wishes, a joyful, loud and a cheeky send-off.
00:38He'd joked in the past about filling the playlist with curveballs like Susan Boyle or Justin Bieber, and even adding coughing sound effects to keep things irreverent.
00:48His final performance, just 17 days before his death, raised £140 million for charity, showing he never lost his sense of purpose or humour.
00:58After the public memorial, a private funeral will take place for close friends and family.
01:04Sources suggest he might be buried in the garden of the family home, in keeping with Sharon Osbourne's preference for privacy.
01:10Meanwhile, a petition to rename Birmingham Airport in Ozzy's honour has taken off, gaining over 40,000 signatures in a matter of days.
01:20Supporters argue the move would mirror tributes like John Lennon Airport in Liverpool.
01:24The airport has ruled out a name change, but says it's considering a permanent tribute inside the terminal, likely a mural or artwork that reflects Ozzy's legacy.
01:35Whatever form it takes, Birmingham will remember Ozzy the way he wanted, not with silence, but with a bang.
