Alan Osmond had been living with multiple sclerosis for decades.
Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member of the famous Osmond family, has died at the age of 76.
According to local station KSL, his wife Suzanne and their eight sons were by his side when he passed away, decades after he was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Alan Osmond began his career on The Andy Williams Show, performing alongside his brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Jay as a barbershop quartet.
As younger siblings Jimmy and Donny joined the group, the family rose to global fame in the 1970s with hits such as One Bad Apple and Love Me for a Reason.
Nicknamed the “one take Osmonds,” the family became known for recording songs quickly to comply with child labour regulations, ultimately selling more than 77 million records worldwide.
While Donny later achieved solo success and performed duets with sister Marie, Alan remained a central figure in the group’s foundation and continuity.
The original quartet reunited for tours in the 1980s, but in 1987 Alan revealed he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after noticing difficulty lifting his right hand on stage.
Despite the challenges of the illness, he was widely admired for his strength and resilience.
