SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Alan Osmond, the oldest member of The Osmonds, died at age 76.
He died at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, next to his wife, Suzanne, and their eight sons.
According to a press release, Alan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 40 years ago, forcing him to retire from his performances with The Osmond Brothers and other members of his family.
Alan helped shape the performing family’s career into a worldwide household name. He was a prolific songwriter and composer, working with his brothers, Merrill, Wayne, and Jay, in creating hits including “One Bad Apple,” Crazy Horses,” and “Are You Up There?”
He, along with Merrill, also created “Stadium of Fire” — one of the largest annual Independence Day celebrations in the United States — right in Provo.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of 51 years; sons Michael, Nathan, Doug, David, Scott, Jon, Alex, and Tyler; 30 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Jimmy, and his sister, Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Olive Osmond, and his brother, Wayne.
Alan reportedly recently commented on how anxious he was to be with his brother once again.
“We still have a lot of work to do together — there is much catching up to keep us busy for a very long time,” he said, according to the press release.
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