Marie Osmond Honors Brother Alan

0:00On April 22nd, Marie Osman just shared a touching tribute to her big brother, Alan Osman, who passed away on April 20th at age 76. As the oldest of the famous Osman brothers, Alan have been battling multiple sclerosis for 40 years, which forced him to retire from performing. Back in the day, his family confirmed he died around 8.30 p.m. then Monday in Utah. The Osman's rose to fame in the 70s with brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and later Donnie leading the charge. Raised in Ogden, alongside siblings like Marie, they built a musical legacy under their parents, George and Olive. Alan stepped back from the spotlight after his diagnosis, but they created behind the scenes. Family reactions poured in quick. Marie highlighted their unique sister brother Bond on Instagram, calling him protective and talented in music, production, and more. Brothers Donnie and Merrill followed with their own posts, praising Alan as a guide, protector, and man of deep faith who'd blessed so many lives.

1:00Alan's wife, Suzanne, of 51 years and their 8 sons were right by his side at the end. He leads behind 30 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, plus a huge impact through launching the Children's Miracle Network Telephone, which raised over $2 billion for kids' hospitals and the one-heart foundation for orphans. Even in his final words to Marie, Alan talked about reuniting with brother Wayne, who passed in January at 73, to share their faith. It's a story of family ties holding strong through triumphs and trials, leaving echoes of joy and service. You've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.