Melvin Wayne Osmond was born on August 28, 1951, was an American musician. He was the second-oldest of the original Osmond Brothers singers and the fourth-oldest of the nine Osmond children.
“Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me,” wrote brother Donny. “He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone.”
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.
Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist… pic.twitter.com/J0I2W2QwMG
— Donny Osmond (@donnyosmond) January 2, 2025
Wayne Osmond dies
Merrill Osmond called his late brother “a genius in his ability to write music” who was “able to capture the hearts of millions of people and bring them closer to God”.
He continued: “I’ve never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met.”
Merrill and Donny said the cause of death was a stroke.
Osmond suffered another, more severe stroke and died at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. His wife and children were with him at the time of his death.
I was saddened to hear of Wayne Osmond’s passing. Wayne and his brothers are a talented lot and their performances were electric. Having them join me on stage twice a night was a thrill I’ll never forget. My heart goes out to his wife Kathlyn and their children as well as the… pic.twitter.com/VM8MBLOW0Q
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) January 2, 2025
Wayne Osmond Cause of death?
“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,” Donny, 67, wrote on Instagram. “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.”
RIP Wayne Osmond. I’m so sorry to the entire Osmond family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.