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Alan Osmond, the eldest member and de facto leader of the 1970s family group the Osmonds, died at 76 in Salt Lake City after a long career that included chart-topping hits and his work as a writer/producer; he battled multiple sclerosis since 1987 and is survived by his wife Suzanne and eight children, with his brother Merrill sharing a heartfelt tribute after Wayne Osmond’s death earlier this year.
Alan Osmond, the eldest Osmond brother and co‑founder of The Osmonds, died at 76 in Utah after a four‑decade battle with multiple sclerosis. Merrill Osmond announced the death, praising his brother’s faith, creativity, and charitable work, including the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, eight sons, 30 grandchildren and five great‑grandchildren; his passing follows the 2025 death of brother Wayne Osmond.
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of The Osmonds and a central figure in turning the family into a worldwide phenomenon, died at about 8:30 p.m. Monday at age 76, surrounded by his wife Suzanne and their eight sons. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 40 years ago, he retired from performing but helped shape the Osmond family's career and co-founded Stadium of Fire in Provo. He contributed hits like One Bad Apple, Crazy Horses, and Are You Up There?, and is survived by his wife, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his brothers and sister, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Jimmy, Virl, Tom, and Marie. He had previously spoken of longing to be with his brother again.