Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the family music group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 76.
He stepped away from performing around 40 years ago after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, according to reports.
Speaking about his condition, he once shared his first symptoms — offering a stark reminder of how devastating this disease can be and the toll it takes on the body.
A chameleon-like ability
Alan, who was born in Ogden, Utah, died on Monday, April 20, surrounded by his wife, Suzanne Pinegar Osmond, and their eight sons.
Brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and later Donny came together to form The Osmonds in the 1970s, eventually rising to major fame. They grew up in Utah with their parents, George Virl Osmond and Olive May, alongside siblings Virl, Jimmy, Tom, and their sister Marie Osmond.
Alan took on a leadership role in the group at just eight years old, earning the nickname “No. 1” from his brothers, according to People. With Alan as the leader, The ever-smiling Osmonds quickly adapted to changing trends in both music and fashion, showing a chameleon-like ability to evolve while continuing to stay creative and ahead of the curve.
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