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Wayne Osmond, one of many unique members of The Osmonds, dies at 73

By Editorial Board Published January 3, 2025 4 Min Read
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Wayne Osmond, one of many unique members of The Osmonds, dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, one of many unique members of The Osmonds, has died aged 73.

The singer, who rose to fame alongside his siblings together with Donny, Jimmy and Marie Osmond, died on New 12 months’s Day together with his spouse and 5 youngsters by his facet after struggling a stroke, relations stated in posts on social media.

“His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world,” a household assertion stated.

“He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert. We love him and will miss him dearly.”

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Donny Osmond, 67, paid tribute to his “dear brother” and stated he was grateful to have seen him in hospital earlier than his loss of life.

“Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me,” he stated. “He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone.”

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The Osmonds in 2008 (L-R): Merrill, Jimmy, Donny, Alan, Marie, Jay and Wayne. Pic: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Born in Ogden, Utah, Wayne Osmond was the fourth of 9 siblings. The 2 oldest Osmond brothers, Virl and Tom, had been each born with listening to issues.

The household had been members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wayne’s musical profession began when he was only a boy, when he fashioned a barbershop quartet with three of his brothers, Alan, Merrill and Jay. They had been later joined by youthful siblings Donny and Jimmy and have become family names within the Seventies, with hits together with One Unhealthy Apple, Loopy Horses, and Love Me For A Cause.

Sister Marie additionally rose to fame as a singer.

Merrill and Jay Osmond had been among the many relations sharing tributes, with Merrill, 71, additionally saying he visited Wayne earlier than his loss of life.

“I’ve never known a man that had more humility,” Merrill stated. “A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met…

“My brother Wayne endured a lot. He gave it his all. His legacy will go down as somebody who was not solely a genius in his capability to write down music, however was in a position to seize the hearts of tens of millions of individuals and convey them nearer to God.”

Jay, 69, stated he had all the time “felt most connected to Wayne out of all of my siblings” and {that a} “true legend” had left the world.

Wayne Osmond is survived by all of his siblings, in addition to his spouse Kathlyn and their youngsters.

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