Posted on 01/02/2025 8:44:36 PM PST by Morgana
Wayne Osmond has died from a stroke at the age of 73.
The Osmonds legend's passing on New Year's Day was confirmed by his family in an emotional statement to KTVX.
'Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,' the family's statement obtained by local ABC affiliate KTVX read.
'His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world.
'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.'
Merrill Osmond shared that his brother 'had a massive stroke.' He said upon hearing the news he immediately drove to the hospital and 'was able to say [his] goodbyes.'
His famous siblings include Marie Osmond and Donny Osmond of the 1970s variety show Donny & Marie.
The Utah native was the second-oldest of the original Osmond Brothers singers and the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond children.
Wayne is the first of the Osmond siblings to pass away.
His siblings include singer and TV star Marie Osmond as well as famed singer Donny Osmond.
Donny and Marie were world famous for their 1970s variety show that was the top show of its day and included guests such as Cher and Olivia Newton-John.
Both Donny and Marie also competed on Dancing With The Stars.
Wayne and his family started singing at a young age and came to fame in the 1960s when performing at Disneyland.
That led to several appearances on the popular variety show The Andy Williams show. The Mormon family became known for being close knit and wholesome.
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I’m getting a headache from unexpected data overload!
Donny should record a new Christmas cover song:
“The 12 (-3) Day’s of Osmonds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqucZY36ezg
RIP
SQUEAKY
I liked the Cowsills ok though admittedly for top 40
The Rain The Park and other things was a fantastic constructed work honestly
I was a freak yet can admit that
Marie was cute though and Donnie. Heartthrob for young girls and their mags
The late 60s
I liked it 10-13
We’re labeling the Osmonds as ‘legends’ now? Good grief, in the grand history of Pop Culture, The Osmonds and The Jacksons were a flash in the pan.
A couple of the Jacksons would certainly make their mark later on.
I love that song, too. I used to play it out in my head listening to it, like I did the first video to a song, lol.
Donny and Marie Osmond's Las Vegas show at the Flamingo Hotel ran for 11 years before they called it quits in 2019.
-PJ
There are two older brothers not in the singing group. They were deaf. So, as it says, Wayne was the second oldest in the group, but fourth in order of birth.
No, there us only one girl, Marie. Wayne is the fourth born son
They also appeared on the Andy Williams show, particularly the Christmas specials.
https://youtu.be/pFb2qZfmh4M?feature=shared
A blast from the past, when country songs featured melodies:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k60n61zFrms
Daddy Cowsill was problematic as a manager. Mom often sang along as well.
Still have my 45 copy of Cowsills Indian Lake and still play it. Also The Rain......
The lead brother could have sang harder rock for anyone
Very talented
Mom was pleasant enough and like moms then she was weight appropriate
The dad was problematic from what one reads
Lots of turmoil
They got some respect even from heavier players
The Osmomds plain vanilla they were seem to have had decent lives more or less
When fame fades as it often does that matters
“And now back to our movie, ‘The Jackson Five Story’, starring The Osmond Brothers.”
Ok I assumed all the siblings were in the group kinda of like the Jacksons and Partridge Family tv show
Nope. Jimmy was not really in the group either. He is the youngest.
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