Alan Osmond, Founding Member of The Osmond Brothers, Dies at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member and a founding force behind the family pop group The Osmond Brothers, has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed.

His brother and longtime bandmate Merrill Osmond announced the news in a Facebook post early Tuesday, stating that Alan passed away on Monday evening surrounded by his family. No official cause of death was disclosed, though Alan had lived with multiple sclerosis since 1987.

Merrill revealed that he had spent time with his brother just days before his death, sharing what he described as a heartfelt conversation reflecting on their lives, family, and musical journey.

Rising to fame in the 1970s, The Osmond Brothers became one of the era’s most recognisable pop acts. The group originally comprised Alan, Merrill, Wayne, and Jay, before later expanding to include younger siblings Donny Osmond and Jimmy Osmond.

Alan played a pivotal role in shaping the group’s sound, particularly through his songwriting. Alongside his brothers, he helped produce some of their biggest hits, including “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy Horses,” and “Are You Up There?”—tracks that propelled the group to international stardom.

However, his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis marked a turning point in his career, ultimately forcing him to step back from performing and bringing an end to his time on stage with the group.