Donny Osmond has addressed his older brother Wayne’s surprising loss of life.
Wayne handed away on New Yr’s Day after struggling a large stroke, his household confirmed. He was 73.
Donny revealed that he was in a position to say goodbye to Wayne earlier than he died.
“My dear brother Wayne passed away peacefully last night from a stroke. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit him in the hospital before he passed,” the “Puppy Love” singer, 67, shared in a tribute put up on Thursday.
Reflecting on his late brother, Donny mentioned, “Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone.”
He continued, “I’m sure I speak on behalf of every one of us siblings when I state that we were fortunate to have Wayne as a brother.”
Donny is popping to his Mormon religion as he mourns the devastating loss.
“Even though we are separated in this mortal life, I know that by the grace and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we will have the opportunity to be with Wayne for eternity,” he acknowledged.
The celebrity ended his heartfelt message: “I love you, Wayne. Your brother forever.”
Donny wasn’t the one sibling who was in a position to see Wayne earlier than he handed away.
Merrill Osmond, 71, mentioned in a Fb put up that he drove to the hospital and “was able to say my goodbyes.”
The household initially confirmed his loss of life in a press release to Utah ABC information affiliate KTVX.
“Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,” the household’s message learn. “His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world.”
They added, “He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert. We love him and will miss him dearly.”
Wayne is the primary of the 9 Osmond siblings to move away.
Apart from Donny and Merrill, Wayne’s siblings embody Virl, 79; Tom, 77; Alan, 75; Jay, 69; Marie, 65; and Jimmy, 61.
He was additionally an authentic member of the Osmond Brothers group, which additionally included Alan, Merrill and Jay. They later added Jimmy and Donny to the band.
The brothers discovered success in 1971 with their single “One Bad Apple.” The track hit No. 1 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart and stayed there for 5 weeks.
The group later separated to pursue solo careers, with Donny and Marie teaming up and discovering stardom collectively.
Wayne married former Miss Utah Kathlyn White in 1974. The pair had 5 kids collectively.
