Wayne Osmond, a famous member of the iconic music group The Osmonds, passed away on January 1st at the age of 73.
A spokesperson for the Osmond family confirmed Osmond’s death to ABC4.
“His legacy of faith, music, love and laughter has touched the lives of many people around the world. , and we want everyone to know that banana splits are the best dessert ever. We love him and will miss him dearly,” his family said in a statement. states. According to ABC4.
SCHIPOL, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 1: The Osmonds LR Alan, Donnie, Jay, Merrill and Wayne pose in Schiphol, Netherlands in 1972 (Photo: Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns) Getty Images
Wayne Osmond sang with his brothers Alan, Meryl, Jay, Donnie, and Jimmy in the legendary barbershop group known worldwide as “The Osmonds.”
Wayne Osmond is survived by his wife, Kathryn Louise White, and five children. He also leaves behind his siblings, Var, Tom, Alan, Merrill, Jay, Donnie, Marie and Jimmy Osmond;
Meryl shared her excitement. social media posts It also sheds more light on the circumstances surrounding Wayne’s death.
“When I learned that my beloved brother Wayne had suffered a severe stroke, my immediate reaction was to fall to my knees and feel confident that his mission had been accomplished and that he had succeeded in many ways in this endeavor. I prayed that it would happen,” Merrill said. he wrote in a Jan. 2 Facebook post.
“I immediately drove to the SLC hospital to see him and was able to say goodbye.”
Merrill paid tribute to her late brother by saying, “My brother was a saint before he was born, and he will leave this world an even greater saint than he was when he came into this world.”
He concluded his message with these words: “My brother Wayne endured a lot. He will be remembered as the person who was able to get close to the world.”
Jay also shared emotional post About my brother’s death.
“Throughout my life, I have felt closest to Wayne among my brothers. He has been my roommate and best friend for decades,” he said.
LONDON – MAY 29: Meryl, Jimmy, Donnie, Alan, Marie, Jay and Wayne of The Osmonds (left) perform at the Millennium Hotel on May 29, 2008 at the No. 1 DVD and 50th Anniversary Concert in Las Vegas Posing during a photo call to promote. London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
“Last week, when I visited him at his house and sat with him, he talked about how sad he was that he couldn’t get up on planes anymore, and how much comfort flying brought him. “I’m so happy to know that my brother ‘Wings’ has earned his wings and I can only imagine how high he’s soaring right now,” Jay wrote on Facebook.
The Osmonds started out as a barbershop quartet, but evolved into teen idols as they continued to pursue their passion for music.
They created a successful television show called “The Osmond Family Show.” (Related: ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Ace Ventura’ actor John Kapodis dies at age 83)
“The Osmonds” appeared frequently on “The Andy Williams Show” and toured Europe in the 1960s, but eventually disbanded and began an independent music career.
Social media went wild as fans and loved ones bid a final farewell to the talented star whose legacy lives on through his music.
