Wayne osmond siblings
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The Osmonds pay tribute to 'genius' brother Wayne
Music Correspondent
Wayne Osmond, a founding member of family band The Osmonds, who had a string of hits in the 1970s, has died at the age of 73.
Wayne was a singer and guitarist, and co-wrote many of their biggest hits, including Crazy Horses, Goin' Home And Let Me In.
"Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me," wrote brother Donny. "He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone."
Merrill Osmond called his late brother "a genius in his ability to write music" who was "able to capture the hearts of millions of people and bring them closer to God".
He continued: "I've never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met."
Merrill and Donny said the cause of death was a stroke.
Born in August 1951, in Ogden, Utah, Wayne was
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Wayne Osmond
American musician (1951–2025)
Wayne Osmond | |
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Osmond in 1971 | |
| Birth name | Melvin Wayne Osmond |
| Born | (1951-08-28)August 28, 1951 Ogden, Utah, US |
| Died | January 1, 2025(2025-01-01) (aged 73) Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–2019[1] |
| Formerly of | The Osmonds |
| Spouse | Kathlyn White (m. 1974) |
Musical artist
Melvin Wayne Osmond (August 28, 1951 – January 1, 2025) was an American musician. He was the second-oldest of the original Osmond Brothers singers and the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond siblings.
The Osmonds
Further information: The Osmonds
Starting in 1958, Wayne and three of his brothers (Alan, Merrill, and Jay) began singing as a barbershop quartet. They were later discovered in 1961 by Jay Emerson Williams, the father of Andy Williams, at a performance at Disneyland which was being filmed for the Disneyland After Dark episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. In 1962, the four Osmonds were
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Singer Wayne Osmond dies at 73 after stroke - Early life, stardom, health battles and legacy
Wayne Osmond, a founding member of the iconic family group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 73. Known for his baritone voice and contributions to the group's success, Wayne died this Wednesday (January 1) in a Salt Lake City hospital, Utah, after suffering a massive stroke. His brother, Merrill Osmond, shared the news on social media, describing Wayne as a man of "humility" and "unconditional love."
Early life and The Osmonds' rise to fame
Born in Ogden, Utah, Wayne was the fourth oldest of nine children raised in a Mormon household. The Osmond siblings first performed together in the 1950s as a barbershop quartet. Their big break came in the 1960s when they were discovered by singer Andy Williams and became regular performers on The Andy Williams Show. By the early 1970s, Wayne, along with his brothers Alan, Merrill, and Jay, achieved international fame as a quintet, with younger brother Donny Osmond becoming the group's breakout star. The Osmonds' hits, including One Bad
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