Alan Osmond, the eldest of the brothers in the ’70s family band the Osmonds, died on Monday. He was 76.
A spokesperson for the Osmond family confirmed Alan’s death to ABC4 in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he lived. Osmond died around 8:30 p.m. on Monday night with his wife and eight children by his side, the spokesperson said. The musician was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, after which he retired from performing.
Alan’s brother, Merrill Osmond, also confirmed his death in a Facebook post. “My brother has now stepped into the presence of our Father in Heaven with honor and peace,” Merrill wrote in part. “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.”
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