Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the iconic musical family The Osmonds, died Monday at age 76. He passed away at home in Lehi, Utah, surrounded by his wife Suzanne and their eight sons. According to a family spokesperson, Alan had been using a wheelchair for some time due to multiple sclerosis (MS) and spent a week in intensive care before returning home on Thursday.
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Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the famous Osmonds musical family, has died at age 76 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was surrounded by his wife Suzanne and eight sons at home in Lehi, Utah. Alan co-wrote hits like 'One Bad Apple' and 'Crazy Horses,' and played a pivotal role in the family's music career.
- Alan Osmond died Monday at age 76 after decades with multiple sclerosis
- He was surrounded by his wife Suzanne and eight sons at home in Lehi, Utah
- Co-wrote hits like 'One Bad Apple' and 'Crazy Horses'
- Served as a key figure in the Osmonds' music career and television shows
- Diagnosed with MS in 1987, which led to his retirement from performing
Alan Osmond was born in Ogden, Utah, on June 22, 1949. His musical career began in the 1950s when his father taught him and his brothers to sing tight harmonies as a barbershop quartet. This talent eventually led them to perform at Disneyland and later appear on 'Disney After Dark' in 1962, where they caught the attention of Walt Disney himself.
The Osmonds became regulars on 'The Andy Williams Show,' performing more than 60 times from 1962 through 1967. In the late 1960s, they transitioned to recording music and released their third album in 1970 under MGM Records. By 1971, the Osmonds had achieved nine gold records, surpassing single-year bests by Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
In addition to his musical contributions, Alan played a significant role behind the scenes as a producer on 'The Donny & Marie Show' in the mid-to-late 1970s. He was also instrumental in the Osmond Brothers' return to the stage in 1982 as a country group.
Alan Osmond was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1987, which led to his retirement from performing. Despite this challenge, he remained an integral part of the family's work and legacy. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; eight sons: Michael, Nathan, Doug, David, Scott, Jon, Alex, and Tyler; 30 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny and Jimmy; and sister Marie.
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