Posted on 02/27/2010 1:45:00 PM PST by Steelfish
Marie Osmond’s Son Commits Suicide Entertainment Tonight reports teen battled severe depression
Marie Osmond's teenaged son, Michael Blosil, has killed himself by leaping to his death around 9 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, reports Entertainment Tonight, which quotes Marie's brother, Donny Osmond, as saying, "Please pray for my sister and her family."
According to ET, Michael left a note explaining he intended to end his life after a lengthy battle with severe depression that left him, he said, feeling as if he had no friends and could never fit in.
In 2007, Michael, then 16, entered a rehab facility. His mother said at the time, “My son Michael is an amazing young man, shown through his courage in facing his issues. As his mother, I couldn’t be more proud of him.”
The reason for the visit to rehab was never disclosed. Michael is one of eight children Osmond has raised with ex-husband Brian Blosil.
By March 2009, Marie told PEOPLE that Michael seemed to be turning his life around. He was finishing up his last year of high school while living with his mom in Las Vegas, where she and Donny headline a show.
"I couldn't be more proud of him," Marie said at the time. "He's got a 3.9 GPA in high school. He's looking at scholarships to some wonderful colleges."
A rep for Donny and Marie Osmond confirmed to PEOPLE that the show at the Flamingo Hotel was canceled Saturday night. It is being determined how long the hiatus will remain in effect.
Marie Osmond, one of nine Utah-bred Osmond siblings, began performing with her brothers at age 3. She has been outspoken about the trials of her own life in the spotlight.
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So sad when any young person takes their own life.
Very sad. Depression is a horrible monster. Prayers for all who loved Michael.
That is sad news. I always liked her but didn’t follow her ‘life’ through the years.
I would not wish what she is going through right now on my worst enemy. Prayers.
Heartbreaking. No parent should ever have to bury thier child. I have other friends, good, decent people, who have a son who struggled with severe depression. Despite thier repeated interventions, medications, etc., he finally ended his life last year...they have endured thier grief gracefully, but you see the pain in thier lives every day as they miss their son. Prayers up to her family...
This is so sad. I pray that Jesus will bless and help the Osmond family especially Marie.
Devastating! Sometimes fame exacts an unbearable toll.
WAO!... WHY?... what could possibly cause a young man to do this?... So sorry for the family...
I’m sorry for their loss.
How sad. Prayers for Marie and her family.
Thanks.
How terrible. Just last week the actor who played Checkov on Star Trek his son committed suicide.
Oh Lord that hurts. God bless the family, give them strength and comfort.
Prayers to Marie and all who loved him
My brother took his life about 5 yrs ago as well. I know the struggles and pain he went through fighting depression and I know he believed he was doing the right thing. Why he just did not reach out one last time is a question that will always be asked
WHAT IS GOING ON? Jeez.
This is horrible. No one deserves this. I cannot imagine what this must feel like.
Prayers to the Osmond family. Sounds like a brilliant, good boy.
Clinical depression is a serious medical illness.
Oh so sad! Prayers for comfort for the family.
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