Wayne Osmond, brother of Donnie and Marie, has died on the age of 73

Wayne Osmond, singer, guitarist and founding member of the household band The Osmonds, has died. He was 73 years outdated.

His brother Donny Osmond Posted on social media“My pricey brother Wayne handed away peacefully final evening from a stroke,” he mentioned, including that he was grateful to have visited him within the hospital earlier than his dying.

“Wayne introduced a lot gentle, laughter and like to everybody who knew him, particularly me. He was so upbeat and liked by everybody,” Donny Osmond wrote.

“I am certain I converse for all of us once I say we have been fortunate to have Wayne as a brother,” he mentioned.

Wayne Osmond was an authentic member of The Osmonds, consisting of brothers Alan, Wayne, Meryl and Jay Osmond. Donny Osmond later joined and the group rose to fame within the Seventies.

Meryl Osmond posted on his Fb web page that Wayne died this week in a Salt Lake Metropolis hospital after struggling a “extreme stroke.” Wayne Osmond was the second oldest of 9 kids raised in a Mormon household in Ogden, Utah.

The Osmonds are finest recognized for Seventies teen hits like “One Dangerous Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the Lazy River.”