The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76
- Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the performing Osmond Brothers, died at age 76. Local television stations KSL, Fox, and KUTV confirmed his wife, Suzanne, and their eight sons were at his bedside at his home in Orem, Utah.
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987, the creative leader of the band was instrumental as a songwriter and composer. He famously adopted the mantra, "I may have MS, but MS does not have me!"
- Rising to fame on "The Andy Williams Show" in 1962, the group became known as the "one take Osmonds." They achieved global success in the 1970s with hits including "One Bad Apple," "Down By the Lazy River," and "Love Me For a Reason."
- A family representative stated his "positive outlook was an inspiration to many," noting he frequently spoke at MS events. He is survived by his wife, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
- The Osmonds sold over 77 million records worldwide throughout their career. Two years ago, Alan shared his life story in a memoir titled "One Way Ticket," wanting his grandchildren to "remember what he did.
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Marie Osmond Breaks Silence On Brother Alan's Passing
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Idaho Falls radio host Jay Osmond honors late brother Alan
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Marie Osmond shares brother Alan’s final words to her before his death at 76 – Democratic Accent
Marie Osmond is honoring her late brother, Alan Osmond, with a deeply personal tribute following his death at age 76. The singer and television personality shared a social media post following Alan’s death, opening with the emotional weight of trying to capture a lifetime of memories. “Writing about your sibling’s passing is not something easily done. The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few w…
He was the oldest, the driver, the silent foundation – now Alan Osmond died. His family was with him until the last moment.
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