Alan Osmond, oldest of 'The Osmond Brothers' singing group, dies at age 76

OREM, Utah — Alan Osmond, the eldest of the singing members of the famous Osmond family, has died.

A spokesperson for the Osmond family confirmed his passing on Monday. He was 76 years old.

The family spokesperson said Alan's wife and all eight of their sons were at his bedside at his home in Orem.

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Alan, like most of his siblings, was born in Ogden.

Forty years ago, Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which forced him to retire from performing, according to the obituary from the family.

“He is my hero,” Doug Osmond, one of Alan's sons, told The Associated Press over the phone Tuesday. “I’ve never met anyone more positive in my life. I never once heard him complain, not once. He would say, ‘I may have MS, but MS does not have me.’ That was his motto and he always was worried about everyone else. ... Family always took priority and his faith was in everything he did.”

In a statement on social media Tuesday, Donny Osmond called Alan Osmond his “protector” and “guide,” saying he was “the one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine.”

Merrill Osmond said in a social media post that he saw his ailing brother two days prior.

“We talked as brothers do, heart to heart. He was struggling, but when I shared a joke or two, he found the strength to chuckle … and then he smiled,” he wrote on Facebook. “I need you to know this … he has not left me. I have felt him. I have felt his quiet encouragement telling me to keep going … to keep building faith … to keep sharing light.”

Alan is survived by his wife Suzanne, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, along with his siblings, Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Jimmy, and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Olive, and one brother, Wayne.

The family of Osmond announced arrangements for his viewing and funeral services.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  
  • Orem Suncrest Stake Center
  • 95 N. 600 W.
• Viewings:
  
  • Friday, May 1
    
    • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 2
    
    • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Funeral
  
  • Saturday, May 2
    
    • Noon

The funeral will also be livestreamed here.

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