Alan Osmond died at 8:30 PM local time in Salt Lake City, Utah, a family spokesperson confirmed. His wife and eight children were at his bedside at the time of his death. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed, and the specific date of his passing remains unconfirmed.
As the eldest sibling of The Osmonds, Alan Osmond played a foundational role in the family band that achieved international fame in the 1970s. He married his wife Suzanne Pinegar in 1974, and together they had eight children. At the time of his death, he had 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, reflecting his large and close-knit family.
Alan Osmond was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1987, a condition that significantly impacted his later life. He largely retired from public life after his diagnosis, making only occasional appearances in subsequent decades. His last public appearance was on the CBS daytime show The Talk in 2019, marking one of his rare public engagements in recent years. The specific circumstances leading to his death have not been detailed by the family, leaving some aspects of his final days unknown.
The family issued a statement through a spokesperson on Tuesday, paying tribute to Alan Osmond and highlighting his legacy. Donny Osmond posted a tribute to his brother on X (formerly Twitter), expressing personal grief and admiration. Merrill Osmond wrote a tribute on Facebook, sharing memories and condolences. Memorial services or funeral arrangements have not been announced, and it is unclear how the Osmond family is coping with the loss beyond these public tributes, as they maintain privacy during this difficult time.