The Osmonds singer Wayne Osmond dies aged 73
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Wayne Osmond has died at the age of 73. The singer, known for his efforts in The Osmonds alongside his brothers Alan, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy and Donny Osmond, died on Wednesday night. His loved ones confirmed the sad news in a statement to multiple US news outlets, which read: ‘Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children.
![[November 1972: American vocal pop group The Osmonds, comprising of Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Donny Osmond, on tour in London. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234787851-71ea.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world. ‘He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert.
![[UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01:(left to right) Jay, Donny (behind), Alan, Merrill and Wayne of The Osmonds perform on a television show in 1972. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234788011-b393.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘We love him and will miss him dearly.’. Wayne’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but Merrill shared that he had suffered a ‘massive stroke’ shortly before his death. Taking to Facebook, he shared a lengthy tribute to his late brother with a string of throwback photos.
![[Five members of American family pop group The Osmonds, circa 1972. Front; Donny. Centre, left to right: Wayne, Jay and Alan. Back; Merrill. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234788008-4139.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘When I learned that my dear brother Wayne had a massive stroke my immediate response was to fall to my knees and pray for him to receive the assurance that his mission had been accomplished, and he was successful in this endeavor in many ways,’ he said.
![[Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kobal/REX/Shutterstock (5866238b) Osmond. Wayne, Donnie Osmond, Alan Osmand, Marie Osmond, Alan Osmand, Jay Osmond, Jimmy Osmond Donnie Osmond / Marie (c1974) Portrait]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234788023-bb99.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘I immediately drove to the hospital in SLC to see him and I was able to say my goodbyes. My brother was a saint before he came into this world, and he will leave as an even greater saint than he came in. ‘I’ve never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met.’.
