Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Alan Osmond, an original member and eldest brother of the Osmonds singing group, died at age 76 at his home in Salt Lake City.
- His death was announced by his brother Merrill on Facebook and attributed to complications from multiple sclerosis.
- The Osmonds began as a quartet in the late 1950s, performing at churches and fairs before becoming a barbershop quartet at Disneyland.
- Alan was the designated leader of the original group, which later included famous siblings Donny and Marie Osmond.
- He collaborated on his 2024 autobiography, "Alan Osmond: One Way Ticket," prior to his passing.
