Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds, has died at the age of 76.
He passed away at 8:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, according to KSL, with his wife of more than 50 years, Suzanne Pinegar, and their eight sons by his side.
A cause of death has not been disclosed. Osmond was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987.
Alan Osmond, seen above in a 1971 photo with his brothers Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and Donny, has died at the age of 76.
Alan Osmond (pictured above in October 1973) died at his bedside surrounded by his wife Suzanne and their eight sons.
Alan Osmond, Eldest Member of The Osmonds, Dies at 76
Following his passing, his brother Merrill paid tribute on social media, saying Alan had been in decline in the days leading up to his death.
Merrill described spending quiet, meaningful time with him and said they spoke “as brothers do,” reflecting on their bond. He noted that Alan, despite his condition, still managed moments of warmth and laughter during their final conversation.
He went on to honor Alan’s life, saying he had passed peacefully and with dignity, and described him as someone who lived with deep purpose, faith, and selflessness. Merrill added that Alan’s legacy was defined less by years and more by the love and service he gave to others.
He encouraged those grieving not to focus solely on loss, but to remember him with peace, saying Alan was no longer suffering and was now at rest.
Merrill Osmond (seen above with his brothers in 1971, Bettmann Archive) said of Alan: “His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose.”
Alan first burst onto the scene performing alongside his brothers Merrill, Wayne, and Jay on The Andy Williams Show. He formed a barbershop quartet at just 12 years old.
He also contributed to songwriting for some of The Osmonds’ biggest hits, including “One Bad Apple” and “Crazy Horses.”
“Crazy Horses” went on to become a major international success, peaking at No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 2 in the UK, and charting strongly in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Canada.
Alan (seen above performing in Las Vegas in 2007) wrote the hit songs “One Bad Apple” and “Crazy Horses.”
He met Suzanne Pinegar, a cheerleader, at a Brigham Young University basketball game, with their first date taking place at Y Mountain in Utah, according to Herald Extra.
The couple married on July 16, 1974, at the Provo LDS Temple. However, instead of celebrating with a traditional reception, Alan returned to the stage that same night, performing two shows in Las Vegas.
Alan often said Pinegar “stole his heart,” while she once joked, “When I said, ‘Yes, I’ll marry you,’ I didn’t know what I was getting into.”
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Alan refused to let the illness define him, often saying, “I may have MS, but MS does not have me!
Alan and his wife, Suzanne Pinegar Osmond (both pictured above), met at a Brigham Young University basketball game.
The couple married in July 1974 at the Provo LDS Temple.
However, Alan’s illness eventually forced him to step away from live performing.
“I was on stage and couldn’t raise my right hand,” Alan previously said. “I trusted my Heavenly Father. You have to have opposition in life — this was my test.”
Alan is survived by his wife and eight sons: Michael, Nathan, Doug, David, Scott, Jon, Alex, and Tyler.
His son David, who appeared on the eighth season of American Idol, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005.
