Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Summary
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the music group The Osmonds, died at age 76 after living with multiple sclerosis. He was a songwriter and performer known for helping create hits like "One Bad Apple" and spent his final days at home with family in Utah.Key Facts
- Alan Osmond was born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah.
- He was part of the family music group The Osmonds, which started performing in the 1950s.
- The Osmonds first became popular on television shows like “Disney After Dark” and “The Andy Williams Show.”
- Alan helped write several of their biggest songs including “One Bad Apple” and “Crazy Horses.”
- The group had a peak period in the early 1970s, earning nine gold records in 1971.
- Alan became a producer on “The Donny and Marie Show” in the 1970s.
- He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987, which ended his performing career.
- Alan died with his wife Suzanne and their eight sons nearby in Lehi, Utah.
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