Ozzy Osbourne Receives Birmingham Lord Mayor’s Award
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* Book of Condolences: A book of condolences was created for fans to share thier tributes to Ozzy Osbourne. It received “hundreds of thousands of signatures” and was presented to the Osbourne family.
* Birmingham’s Importance: Ozzy was very proud of being from Birmingham (“a Brummie”), and the city showed its love and respect for him through the outpouring of grief and the book of condolences.
* funeral Cortege & Procession: Ozzy’s funeral cortege and procession drew thousands of fans to Birmingham to pay their respects.
* lord Mayor’s Award: Birmingham’s Lord Mayor posthumously presented the Osbourne family with the Lord Mayor’s Award and the Book of Condolences.
* Final Performance: Ozzy’s death occurred just 17 days after his final performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park.
* Cause of Death: His death certificate confirmed he died of a heart attack, complex by coronary heart disease and Parkinson’s. his occupation was listed as “Songwriter, performer and Rock legend”.
* Fan Initiatives: Fans have called for birmingham Airport and a Download Festival stage to be renamed in his honor.
* Family Statement: The Osbourne family recently spoke publicly about Ozzy’s death.
