Wayne Osmond, original member of The Osmonds, has died aged 73.
The baritone died Wednesday evening in a Salt Lake City hospital after suffering “a severe stroke,” his brother Merrill Osmond reported.
“I have never known such a humble man. A man absolutely devoid of guile. A quick forgiving individual who had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he met,” he wrote on Facebook.
“His legacy of faith, music, love and laughter influenced the lives of many people around the world,” his family added in a statement. “He would like everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are eternal, and that banana splits are the best dessert. We love him and will miss him dearly. »
The Osmonds reached the height of their fame in the 1970s, selling more than 77 million records worldwide thanks to their pin-up qualities and wholesome demeanor, with songs such as Crazy Horses, One Bad Apple, Let Me In and their official UK singles from 1974. Chart number 1: Love Me for a Reason.
Brothers Donny Osmond and Jimmy Osmond, along with their sister Marie Osmond, would go on to successfully pursue solo careers in music and television.
Wayne Osmond underwent surgery for a brain tumor in 1997, had a stroke in 2012 and was treated for cancer. He was the first of the Osmond siblings to die.
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