Alan Osmond has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed.
According to Utah news reports, the lead singer and eldest member of The Osmonds, passed away at his home in Orem, near Salt Lake City, surrounded by his wife and eight sons.
He had been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since his diagnosis in 1987.
Osmond started his performing career in 1958, singing in a quartet with his brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Jay.
You know, it’s a really sweet story actually – the Osmonds initially started performing just to help their brothers, Virl and Tom, get hearing aids. They weren’t even in the band themselves, but the others wanted to support them, so they started gigging to raise the money. It’s a really touching origin story when you think about it.
Their younger siblings Donny and Jimmy later joined the group and they became known as The Osmonds.
In 1962, the family started appearing regularly on The Andy Williams Show, a popular variety program that quickly made them famous.
The band also appeared as themselves, acting and performing, in several episodes of the American Western TV show The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters.
I remember when this group absolutely exploded in the 70s! They became total teen idols, and everyone was obsessed with songs like “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy Horses,” and “Love Me For A Reason.” Those tracks were everywhere.
Osmond was a central figure in the band’s songwriting process and played a significant role in creating many of their most popular hits.
Donny eventually left the band to pursue a solo career, becoming even more famous. He then teamed up with his sister, Marie, who was also a successful solo performer, and together they became a popular duo.
The group stayed together until 2007, celebrating their 50th anniversary. Sadly, Alan and Wayne, both of whom passed away last year at age 73, had to retire because of health problems.
In 2024, Osmond released his memoir, One Way Ticket, sharing the story of his rise to fame as the frontman of his band and his experiences living with multiple sclerosis.
After receiving his diagnosis, he recalled a moment on stage when he couldn’t lift his right hand. He said he relied on his faith in God to get him through it, viewing the experience as a difficult but necessary challenge in life.
Osmond is remembered by his wife, Suzanne, and their large family: eight sons, thirty grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Jimmy, and Marie.
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2026-04-21 15:37