Wayne Osmond of the Famous Osmond Family Dies at 73
Wayne Osmond (born on August 28, 1951), one of the members of the large and talented Osmond family, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025. His brother Merrill confirmed his death and said that he had “a massive stroke,” but was able to say goodbye to many of his family members at the hospital. He was 73.
The family released a statement that read: “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. We love him and will miss him dearly.”
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Wayne sang for many years with his brothers Alan, Merrill, Jay, Donny and Jimmy. They were discovered at Disneyland and rose to fame after appearing on The Andy Williams Show in the ’60s. Eventually, the brothers formed their own solo careers, most notably Donny and Osmond sister Marie. Meanwhile, Wayne played guitar with the band and was found to have perfect pitch. Many of the brothers also shared separate statements, including Jay, who said that he has “always felt the most connected to Wayne out of all of my siblings.”
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He wrote, “My heart is deeply saddened for the loss of my brother Wayne. It is said that where there is great love there is great grief as we part during our earthly journey. What gives me joy is to know that my brother ‘Wings’ has earned his wings and I can only imagine the heights he is soaring right now.”
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Merrill added, “My brother was a saint before he came into this world, and he will leave as an even greater saint than he came in. His departure from this earth will be a sad moment for some, but for those who are waiting for him on the other side, there will be a massive celebration beyond anything we can imagine.”
He is survived by his wife, Kathlyn White, and their five children and many grandchildren.
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