Fans have queued in Birmingham to sign a book of condolence for the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne following his death at the age of 76.
The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, which is currently holding an exhibition about the late singer, titled Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero.
Fans have also been given the option to leave a voice note in any language they choose by speaking into a red phone.
Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 and died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family.
The news came a few weeks after he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on 5 July to play a farewell gig at Aston Villa's Villa Park stadium - a stone's throw from where the Birmingham group formed in 1968.
Tributes were led by his Black Sabbath bandmates Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, along with celebrity friends, including Kiss star Gene Simmons and Queen guitarist Brian May.
Speaking to ITV News, guitarist Iommi said the 5 July concert "meant everything" to the late singer.
"I think he really just held out to do that show," Iommi said. "He really wanted to do it, and he was determined to do it, and, fair dos, he done (sic) it."
Osbourne was described by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, as a "proud Brummie" who helped put the city "on the world map".
Councillor Iqbal met the founding members of the heavy metal band when they were presented with the Freedom of Birmingham in June.
He told the PA news agency: "He (Osbourne) was very important, and he was a proud Brummie. He loved the city. He will be much missed, I think, and he was loved by so many people in the city."
Other stars have also honoured the 'Prince of Darkness' by paying tribute to him during live concert performances, including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and Alice Cooper.
Source: Press Association
