The Osmonds were a beloved American musical family group, known for hits such as ‘Down By The Lazy River’, ‘Let Me In’, ‘One Bad Apple’ and ‘Crazy Horses’. Their oldest member, Alan Osmond, has reportedly died. He was 76 years old when he died.
Alan Osmond has died aged 76
The news was confirmed by news station ABC4 Utah. It was announced that the famous musician and the oldest member of ‘The Osmonds’ had passed away at the age of 76 in the evening hours of April 20. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Pinegar Osmond, and their eight sons, all of whom are said to have been at home when he died.40 years ago, the singer was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and took a step away from a life of glitz and glamor to recover from the disease.
Merrill Osmond pays tribute to legendary member of The Osmonds, Alan Osmond
As the news of his death was shared online, many netizens and fans shared their tributes and paid tribute to the famous artist. His brother, Merrill Osmond, who was part of The Osmonds and was also the lead singer, brought his late brother to fame.In a post on social media, Alan recounted a few days before his death when he sat down with his brother and had an emotional conversation. She elaborated in the post: “She was struggling, but when I shared a joke or two, she found the strength to laugh…and then she smiled. In a tender moment I’ll never forget, she leaned over and whispered something in my ear. ‘Merrill, you and I worked side by side.'” remembered for her music and personality.While speaking to PEOPLE about his brother’s murder, he also mentioned, “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of my beloved brother, Alan Osmond. I was grateful to be with him shortly before his death and to share one last meaningful moment together. Alan was a gifted creator, a man of faith and a deeply loving soul whose lives were greatly blessed. Our family is grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers. We will honor his memory and the message he so cherished. He will be missed beyond words.”
About The Osmonds
The Osmonds were a famous family musical group consisting of brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Donny. The group rose to fame in the 1970s, when they formed, and were active until 2023. The brothers also pursued solo careers outside the group, and succeeded in creating an independent name for themselves.
