Alan Osmond, the eldest of the performing Osmond brothers and the group's guitarist, died in April 2026 at age 76, surrounded by his wife and eight sons at his bedside in Orem, Utah, according to a family spokesperson. His death was first reported by local media in Utah.
Alan Osmond was the eldest of the performing Osmonds and played guitar for the family group, according to multiple media reports. He first performed on The Andy Williams Show at age 12 as part of a quartet with his brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Jay, major media outlets reported. His older brothers Virl and Tom were born with severe hearing impairments and did not perform with the group, according to reports.
I can't wait to see brother Wayne, so we can be missionary companions together and start preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who never had the opportunity to hear his message of peace and hope in this life.
Alan Osmond was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis approximately forty years ago, according to the Osmond family obituary. There is a minor discrepancy in the exact year of diagnosis, with some sources citing 1987, but both agree it was in the mid-to-late 1980s. Marie Osmond organized a final performance for The Osmonds in Hawaii where Alan performed from a wheelchair, according to Marie Osmond's social media posts.
Shortly before his death, Alan told his sister Marie that he 'couldn't wait to see' his deceased brother Wayne, according to Marie Osmond. His final words to Marie were about being missionary companions with Wayne, she said. In a social media post, Alan was quoted as saying: 'I can't wait to see brother Wayne, so we can be missionary companions together and start preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who never had the opportunity to hear his message of peace and hope in this life.'
Writing about your sibling's passing is not something easily done. The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few words—it would take volumes - but I shall try.
Alan Osmond is survived by his wife Suzanne, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and siblings Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Jimmy, and Marie, according to major media reports. The Osmond family described his positive outlook as an inspiration in an official statement. Marie Osmond wrote on social media: 'Writing about your sibling's passing is not something easily done. The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few words—it would take volumes - but I shall try.'
The exact date of Alan Osmond's death has not been confirmed, nor has the cause of death been disclosed. It remains unclear whether the reported year of death, April 2026, is accurate or a typographical error, as the article appears to be from a future date. No official statements from the family beyond the obituary and Marie's Instagram post have been released.
So you're producing me now.
Thank you, I get to be on stage one last time with my brothers.