Alan Osmond, oldest member of The Osmonds, dies at 76

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“Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family singing group The Osmonds, died Monday. He was 76.”

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Multiple independent sources (AOL, ABC4 Utah, CBS affiliate KUTV, and Wikipedia) confirm Alan Osmond died on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 76.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Osmond (May 23, 1836 – March 25, 1913) was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a judge and state senator in Wyoming, and the paternal great-grandfather of The Osmonds.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Osmond_(politician)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alan Ralph Osmond (June 22, 1949 – April 20, 2026) was an American singer and musician. He was best known for being a member of the family musical group The Osmonds. Prior to that, Alan (aged 12) and …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed the Osmond Brothers) an…
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“His wife, Suzanne, and their eight sons were by his side at the time of his passing, according to a statement obtained by NBC affiliate KSL-TV.”

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Multiple sources, including ABC11 Raleigh-Durham and The Standard, confirm that his wife Suzanne and their eight sons were with him at the time of his passing.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) is an American singer, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is known for her girl-next-door image and her decades-long career in many different areas. Her…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Osmond

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alan Ralph Osmond (June 22, 1949 – April 20, 2026) was an American singer and musician. He was best known for being a member of the family musical group The Osmonds. Prior to that, Alan (aged 12) and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Osmond

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Levi Osmond (born 1979) is an American musician and television personality, a second-generation member of the Osmond family.
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“Alan, one of nine Osmond siblings, had retired from performing four decades ago after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987.”

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Multiple sources (AOL, and other web results) confirm he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987 and retired from performing approximately 40 years ago.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) is an American singer, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is known for her girl-next-door image and her decades-long career in many different areas. Her…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Soldier of Love" is a 1988 song by American singer Donny Osmond, which became his comeback hit. It first was a Top 30 hit in the UK in 1988 and "Soldier of Love" reached number two on the Billboard …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed the Osmond Brothers) an…
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“His brother Donny, 68, shared a heartfelt tribute to his brother on Tuesday.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources (Parade, etc.) confirm Donny Osmond's birth date as December 9, 1957, making him 68 years old in 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The discography of American country pop singer Marie Osmond contains 12 studio albums, three compilation albums, one soundtrack album, 33 singles and 2 album appearances. She first gained exposure on …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Osmond_discography

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, actor, television host and former teen idol. He gained fame performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds, earning severa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donny_Osmond

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) is an American singer, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is known for her girl-next-door image and her decades-long career in many different areas. Her…
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“His brother Merrill, 72, revealed he was able to spend time with Alan two days before he passed”

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Multiple web sources confirm Merrill Osmond is 72 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, actor, television host and former teen idol. He gained fame performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds, earning severa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik; November 8, 1961) is an American actor, singer, and television personality, who was a teen idol in the 1970s. He later received much publicity for his drug abuse an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of episodes for Perry Mason, an American legal drama series that aired on CBS television for nine seasons (September 21, 1957 – May 22, 1966). The title character, portrayed by Raymond …
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“Alan Ralph Osmond was born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah.”

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Web search results specifically state Alan Ralph Osmond was born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah.

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web search NEUTRAL — Alan is a masculine given name in the English and Breton languages. Its surname form is Aland. [2] There is consensus that in modern English and French, the name is derived from the nomadic Iranian pe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 14, 2025 · Learn about the name Alan including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Alan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "handsome, cheerful". Alan is the 191 ranked male name by popularity.
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“His musical career began in the 1950s, when he and his brothers Wayne, Merrill and Jay formed a barbershop quartet that performed for their Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

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Multiple web sources confirm that Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay formed a barbershop quartet in the 1950s for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed the Osmond Brothers) an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alan Ralph Osmond was born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah. His musical career began in the 1950s, when he and his brothers Wayne, Merrill and Jay formed a barbershop quartet that performed for their…
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web search NEUTRAL — He and brothers Wayne, Merrill and Jay formed a barbershop quartet that served as a springboard to musical fame with hits including “One Bad Apple.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/alan-osmo…

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“The Osmonds became regulars on "The Andy Williams Show" where they gained national attention, peaking as a quintet with the addition of Donny in the early 1970s.”

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Wikipedia and other sources confirm the group's configurations as a quartet and quintet (with Donny) and their fame in the early 1970s.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed the Osmond Brothers) an…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Osmonds

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 22, 2026 · The Osmonds — which originated with Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond — were one of the most famous musical families throughout the 1970s. Here's everything to know about The Osmonds …
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died after decades with multiple sclerosis.
https://apnews.com/article/alan-osmond-dies-osmonds-7a31e43e…

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“The two eldest brothers, Virl and Tom, born nearly completely deaf, were not part of the performing lineup”

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“In the mid-to-late 1970s, Alan became a principal producer on ABC’s hit television show “The Donny and Marie Show,” starring his brother and sister.”

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“Alan played a major role in launching the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, which has generated more than $5 billion for children’s hospitals, according to Marie's website.”

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“He also created the One Heart Foundation to provide support for orphans.”

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“Alan is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his sons Michael, Nathan, Doug, David, Scott, Jon, Alex, and Tyler; along with 30 grandchildren, five great‑grandchildren and his remaining siblings.”

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“His brother Wayne Osmond died on January 1, 2025, in Utah after suffering a stroke at age 73.”

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