Ozzy Osbourne's funeral guest list revealed with Elton John among A-listers joining family service after fans' tribute
The singer, who
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Ozzy will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home
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Tributes to Ozzy in his hometown of Birmingham
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The route for Ozzy's funeral cortege
His funeral cortege through Birmingham today will allow fans to pay their respects.
Wife Sharon and children Jack, 39,
A source said: 'Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham.
'Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks.
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'Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world.'
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After his death, Elton called Ozzy a 'dear friend' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods.'
Thousands will line Broad Street in Birmingham from 1pm as they travel to the Black Sabbath bridge.
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in touching final video having breakfast with his family just two days before his death
A live stream of the road is continuing, so fans unable to travel can watch as the hearse passes by.
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Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said: 'Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham.
'Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the
'We're proud to host it here with his loving family, and we are grateful they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen.'
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Yungblud will give a reading at the private family service
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James Hetfield from Metallica will also attend the family service
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Ozzy with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler
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Brum airport plans tribute
By Alex West
BIRMINGHAM Airport is planning a tribute amid calls to change its name to Ozzy Osbourne International.
A petition backed by more than 50,000 people calls for the switch after the Brummie singer's death last week.
The airport said it would put up artwork in its terminal, saying: 'Ozzy is an inspiration to so many.'
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