Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the iconic 1970s band The Osmonds, has died aged 76.
The founder and guitarist of the American band breathed his last on Monday, April 20, after a forty-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
The musician’s family announced his death.
“His positive outlook was an inspiration to many, and he spent much of his time speaking at MS events, encouraging individuals like him on how to cope mentally and physically with the progression and treatment of the disease,” the statement said.
For those unfamiliar, Alan rose to fame after performing alongside his siblings Wayne, Merrill and Jay The Andy Williams Show in the 60’s.
Their younger brothers, Donny and Jimmy, later joined the band.
In 1987, Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
“I stood on the stage and couldn’t raise my right hand. I trusted my Heavenly Father. You’ve got to have opposition in life, this was my test. I may have MS, but MS doesn’t have me!” he once said.
The crooner’s death left his fans in tears, with one writing on social media: “So sad to hear this news, Osmond Fan, 55 years of loving this wonderful family. Rest in peace, Alan Osmond.”
“May he rest in peace, and his family can find peace and comfort during this time. This is so sad. I grew up watching the Osmond family. I send my deepest and sincerest condolences,” another added.
