Alan Osmond Dead at 76—Inside All 9 Osmond Siblings’ Lives as Family Mourns Loss

The Osmonds, consisting of brothers Donny, Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond, were a group of family singers beloved for hits like “One Bad Apple” and “Crazy Horses.” Though folks might be most familiar with the work of Donny, as well as that of their sister Marie, the Osmond family was and still remains tight-knit. Over the years, the Osmond siblings have endured their fair share of heartache as they’ve navigated loss, and they’re once again sharing an honest look at their grief as they mourn the loss of their brother Alan, the eldest member of The Osmonds, who just passed away at 76. 

Alan Osmond had been dealing with multiple sclerosis for 40 years at the time of his passing on April 20, and the Utah-native’s siblings have shared their heartfelt tributes with the world.

“He truly was a saint. And I need you to know this…he has not left me. I have felt him. I have felt his quiet encouragement telling me to keep going… to keep building faith…to keep sharing light. His testimony is not gone, it lives on, and it will continue to be felt far beyond this life. So please, don’t let your hearts be heavy. Don’t weep for him. Rejoice, knowing that your brother, your friend, your hero is no longer in pain. He is free. He is whole. He is home,” wrote his brother, Merrill, in a touching post on Facebook. 

Here, read all about the Osmond siblings as they celebrate the life of their brother, Alan. 

Virl Osmond (1945—)

While eldest Osmond sibling Virl was not a part of The Osmonds musical group, he contributed in his own way. Both he and his brother Tom were born deaf, but Virl is credited with teaching his brothers how to tap dance and even played instruments as well! “My parents were told by everyone, doctors included, to stop having kids,” Donny Osmond told ABILITY Magazine, but he went on to share that their parents treated Virl and Tom the same as the rest of them. “I’ll always be thankful my brothers and my little sister. I love my family very much. Always connected,” Virl shared in a video. 

Tom Osmond (1947—)

Tom Osmond, the second oldest, was born almost entirely deaf, but he, too, contributed to the family music business in his own way, learning instruments alongside his brother Virl. 

Alan Osmond (1949—2026)

Alan Osmond was a member of The Osmonds music group and sadly passed away earlier this week. He is survived by his wife and eight sons, as well as 30 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

Wayne Osmond (1951—2025)

Wayne Osmond was another integral member of The Osmonds, lending his musical talents to several of the group’s greatest hits. In 2025, he passed away at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke. 

Merrill Osmond (1953—)

Merrill Osmond led the way as a member of The Osmonds, and to this day, he continues to perform and share his musical talents with the world. 

Jay Osmond (1955—)

Jay Osmond is another talented entertainer who was a member of The Osmonds, and he was even the mastermind behind The Osmonds, a musical about the life of his family. 

Donny Osmond (1957—)

Donny Osmond went on to have one of the most notable careers of the Osmond siblings, even enjoying great success as a solo artist. He is known for his collaboration with his sister Marie on their variety show, and the duo even brought to life a Vegas residency that spanned more than a decade. Now, he’s showcasing his own residency as a solo artist. 

Marie Osmond (1959—)

The only daughter in the Osmond clan, Marie rose to fame alongside her brother Donny, and her musical talents have made her a household name for decades. 

Jimmy Osmond (1963)

Jimmy, the youngest Osmond, enjoyed a career in the spotlight of his own. In 2018, he suffered from a stroke, and now, enjoys a quieter life with his family.