The Osmonds legend Alan Osmond has died aged 76

Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the legendary group, The Osmonds, has passed away according to his family. The singer, who was a founding brother and guitarist in the band died on Monday aged 76. It's understood his wife Julie and their eight sons were at his bedside. Alan's cause of death has not yet been revealed, but the star was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987.

Alan's brother Merrill took to Facebook to share the sad news, and reveal he had visited his brother very recently, he wrote: 'My dear friends,

'Two days before my brother, Alan, passed, I was blessed to sit quietly with him. 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. In a tender moment I will never forget, he leaned close and whispered something into my ear. He said, “Merrill, you and I worked side by side. We created, we produced, we directed… we gave our hearts to The Plan with Wayne. Please… do something with it. Let people know what we were trying to say.” I want you to know, his request will be honored.

'My brother has now stepped into the presence of our Father in Heaven with honor and peace. His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose. His creativity, his vision, and his deep understanding of the Savior’s teachings were simply part of who he was. He lived it. He felt it. He shared it. He wanted me to tell you how much he loved you, and I believe that with all my heart. He gave everything he had to the Lord, to his family, and to all of you. He truly was a missionary. He truly was a saint.

'And 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. His testimony is not gone, it lives on, and it will continue to be felt far beyond this life.

'So please, don’t let your hearts be heavy. Don’t weep for him. Rejoice, knowing that your brother, your friend, your hero is no longer in pain. He is free. He is whole. He is home.

'Before he passed, I whispered one request to him. I asked him, when he gets there… please give my son Troy a big hug for me. He looked at me and promised he would.

'And somehow… I believe that promise has already been kept.

'You’re loved,

'Merrill'

Alan Osmond, along with his younger brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Jay, started out in 1958 as a barbershop quartet, on The Andy Williams Show. They were later joined by their younger siblings Donny and Jimmy Osmond, to form The Osmonds. The band went on to release 28 albums and 43 singles, notably 'Crazy Horses' (1972), 'Let Me In' (1973) and 'Love Me for a Reason' (1974).

The family performed together until 2007, when they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Following their anniversary, Alan and his younger brother Wayne, retired due to health issues. Wayne sadly died in 2025 aged 73.

Two years ago, in 2024 Alan published his memoir, One Way Ticket. The book follows his life, to international stardom as the leader of The Osmonds, and his ongoing battle with MS.

Tributes have been coming in for the guitarist, with one fan writing: 'Rest in peace 🙏

'Alan Osmond was a true legend helped shape a whole era with The Osmonds. 76 years, a lifetime of music, family, and impact 🎶

'Sending love to the Osmond family and fans worldwide 💔'.

Another said: 'Such a sad loss. Alan Osmond was a true legend of the 70s music scene and a huge part of the Osmonds’ enduring legacy. His talent and spirit will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and fans.'

Our thoughts are with Alan Osmonds family and friends.

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