Watch this: Ozzy Osbourne's farewell plans revealed
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.
Ozzy Osbourne's final curtain call isn't quite over.
While tributes pour in from around the world, Birmingham is preparing to honour its most famous son with a massive public memorial.
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Behind the scenes, a private funeral is also taking shape - and a campaign to rename the city's airport after him is gaining serious traction.
We've pulled together the latest details on what happens next.
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Ozzy Osbourne died at home in Buckinghamshire last week, aged 76. But it's here in Birmingham - where his journey began - that his farewell is set to leave its deepest mark.
The family is planning a large public celebration of life in the city, expected to draw thousands.
No official date or venue has been announced yet, but preparations are under way.
It's understood several major names from the rock world are in talks to take part, including Yungblud, who Ozzy once described as the future of the genre.
The tribute is expected to reflect Ozzy's own wishes - a joyful, loud, and cheeky send-off.
He'd joked in the past about filling the playlist with curveballs like Susan Boyle or Justin Bieber, and even adding coffin sound effects to keep things irreverent.
His final performance - just 17 days before his death - raised £140 million for charity, showing he never lost his sense of purpose or humour.
After the public memorial, a private funeral will take place for close friends and family.
Sources suggest he may be buried in the garden of the family home, in keeping with Sharon Osbourne's preference for privacy.
Meanwhile, a petition to rename Birmingham Airport in Ozzy's honour has taken off - gaining over 40,000 signatures in a matter of days.
Supporters argue the move would mirror tributes like John Lennon Airport in Liverpool.
The 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.
Whatever form it takes, Birmingham will remember Ozzy the way he wanted: not with silence, but with a bang.