Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the iconic family band The Osmonds, passed away at 76 on Monday, according to multiple reports. He was surrounded by his wife, Suzanne, and their eight sons at the time of his death. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 40 years ago, Alan had to retire from performing but continued to influence the group’s creative direction and legacy.

A Legacy of Music and Brotherhood

Alan helped shape The Osmonds into a global household name, working with his brothers Merrill, Wayne, and Jay to write hits such as “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy Horses,” and “Are You Up There?” He also co-created “Stadium of Fire,” one of the largest annual Independence Day celebrations in the U.S., with his brother Merrill in Provo.

The Osmonds’ career began in the 1950s in Ogden, Utah, where Alan and his brothers formed a quartet. The group gained national exposure after appearing on “Disney After Dark” in 1962 and became regulars on “The Andy Williams Show,” solidifying their wholesome, family-friendly image. By the early 1970s, the group had nine gold records in one year, a record at the time that surpassed Elvis and the Beatles.

Personal Life and Final Days

Alan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Suzanne, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several of his brothers, including Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Jimmy, and his sister, Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Wayne.

In recent years, Alan had been using a wheelchair and had spent time in intensive care before returning home for palliative care, according to a family statement. He reportedly expressed his eagerness to reunite with his brother Wayne in the afterlife, saying, “We still have a lot of work to do together — there is much catching up to keep us busy for a very long time.”

Homenages and Tributes

Merrill Osmond shared a heartfelt tribute, calling Alan “a talented creator, a man of faith, and a deeply loving soul.” He thanked fans for their support and said the family would honor Alan’s memory. Donny Osmond also shared a personal message, reflecting on Alan’s role as a protector and guide. “Alan was our leader in every sense of the word,” he wrote. “His tireless work helped build everything we became.”

Alan Osmond began his musical career in 1958 with a barbershop quartet made up of his brothers. Later, his younger siblings Donny and Jimmy joined the group, expanding the family’s musical reach and success. His contributions to the Osmond family legacy remain a cornerstone of American pop culture in the 1960s and 70s.