Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds, has died at 76
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Key Points:
- Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds, died at 76 after battling multiple sclerosis since 1987, surrounded by his wife Suzanne and eight sons at his home in Lehi, Utah.
- As a talented songwriter and performer, Alan co-wrote major hits like "One Bad Apple," "Crazy Horses," and "Are You Up There?" and was a key figure in the group's rise to fame during the 1960s and 1970s.
- The Osmonds gained prominence on "The Andy Williams Show" and later transitioned to country music in the 1980s, with Alan serving as a principal producer on "The Donny and Marie Show."
- Alan's brothers, including Donny and Merrill, paid heartfelt tributes highlighting his role as a protector and source of strength within the family, with Merrill sharing a recent emotional visit before Alan's passing.
- Alan is survived by his wife, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his siblings; service plans have yet to be announced.
