Birmingham Airport confirms Ozzy Osbourne memorial plans amid call to rename BHX
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.
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