Alan Osmond, the eldest brother in the family band the Osmonds, died on Monday, April 20, at age 76. He passed surrounded by his wife Suzanne and their eight children. Osmond had lived with multiple sclerosis since 1987.
A family spokesperson confirmed Alan Osmond's death to ABC 4 in Salt Lake City. He died in Salt Lake City, according to reports. No cause of death was immediately disclosed beyond his long battle with multiple sclerosis, diagnosed in 1987. Osmond and his wife Suzanne had eight children together. The family issued a statement to KSL-TV noting he was surrounded by his wife and eight sons at the time of his passing on April 20. Alan's brother Donny Osmond shared a tribute on Instagram alongside a black-and-white photo of the pair. 'Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me. That’s who he was. My protector. My guide. The one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine,' Donny wrote. He added, 'Alan was our leader in every sense of the word. His tireless work helped build everything we became. I will always be grateful for the sacrifices he made and the love he showed—not just to me, but to every member of our family.' Brother Merrill Osmond also paid tribute, recalling their final heart-to-heart conversation. 'He was struggling, but when I shared a joke or two, he found the strength to chuckle … and then he smiled,' Merrill wrote on Facebook. He described Alan as 'a gifted creator, a man of faith, and a deeply loving soul whose life blessed many.' Merrill noted Alan's request to honor their work on 'The Plan,' a 1973 album. The Osmonds formed in the late 1950s in Ogden, Utah, as a barbershop quartet with Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay. Donny joined in the mid-1960s, leading to hits like 'One Bad Apple' and 'Crazy Horses.' The group sold over 77 million records worldwide. Alan retired in 2007 due to health issues, following brother Wayne's death in January 2025 at age 73. In 2024, Alan published his memoir, One Way Ticket.
