By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-02 19:27:05 | Updated at 2025-01-05 02:31:01
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Wayne Osmond has died aged 73.
The Osmonds legend's passing on New Year's Day was confirmed by his family in an emotional statement to KTVX.
'Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,' the family’s statement obtained by local ABC affiliate KTVX read.
'His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world.
'He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert. We love him and will miss him dearly.'
His famous siblings includes Marie Osmond and Donny Osmond.
Wayne Osmond has died aged 73; seen in Las Vegas in 2007
The Osmonds with Wayne, Jay, Merrill, Jimmy, Marie, Alan and Donny during a visit to the UK circa 1974 in England
The Utah native was the second-oldest of the original Osmond Brothers singers and the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond children.
His siblings include singer and TV star Marie Osmond as well as famed singer Donny Osmond.
Donny and Marie were world famous for their 1970s variety show that was the top show of its day and included guests such as Cher and Olivia Newton-John.
Both Donny and Marie competed on Dancing With The Stars.
Wayne and his family started singing at a young age and came to fame in the 1960s when performing at Disneyland.
That led to several appearances on the popular variety show The Andy Williams show. The Mormon family became known for being close knit and wholesome.
Wayne worked with his siblings in Las Vegas, where they had a show, and also reunited often for birthdays.
Wayne and his family started singing at a young age and came to fame in the 1960s when performing at Disneyland. That led to several appearances on the popular variety show The Andy Williams show
The Mormon family became known for being close knit and wholesome; seen in 1972
Wayne worked with his siblings in Las Vegas, where they had a show, and also reunited often for birthdays. Seen in 1973 in London
From left, Jay Osmond, Mario Lichtenstein, Jimmy Osmond, and Wayne Osmond in Miami in 2011
The crooner had a history of health problems.
In 1997, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which was successfully treated, but he lost his hearing.
The treatment damaged his cochlea, leaving Wayne nearly deaf. A stroke in 2012 left him unable to play guitar.
