Alan Osmond died in April 2026 and shortly before his death, he heartbreakingly told his sister Marie that he ‘couldn’t wait to see’ his dead brother Wayne
Alan Osmond, the eldest of the performing Osmonds, told his sister Marie that he “can’t wait to see” his dead brother Wayne shortly before his own death in April 2026.
The musician died aged 76 following a decades long battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In a touching tribute, his sister Marie shared what his heartbreaking final words to her were.
Marie, who is a Grammy-nominated country singer, posted a picture of Alan from the 1970s to Instagram and started her tribute with a short explanation of how hard it was to write about Alan’s death, especially as they had a special relationship. She wrote in the caption: “Writing about your sibling’s passing is not something easily done. The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few words—it would take volumes – but I shall try.
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“As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”
She added that he was incredibly talented and shared a sweet moment between them after she organised a final performance for The Osmonds at a time when Alan’s MS had left him wheelchair bound. “When I decided to honour the original four Osmond Brothers and fly them to Hawaii to perform together one last time, Alan tearfully said, ‘So you’re producing me now.'” Marie said. “He hugged me and said, ‘Thank you, I get to be on stage one last time with my brothers’. The determination he manifested to stand up out of his wheelchair and be next to his brothers was simply unbelievable!!!”
The singer continued to say that Alan had to deal with “immense responsibility” as the eldest of the brothers to perform and that he “became our leader” when he was only 12 years-old.
Finally, she revealed what his final words were: “The last thing he said to me was, ‘I can’t wait to see brother Wayne, so we can be missionary companions together and start preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who never had the opportunity to hear his message of peace and hope in this life.’ That’s my brother Alan!! I love you so very much and will miss you dearly.”
Marie also said their mother would be happy to see him again and that she knew Alan would be happy in heaven. The Osmond family are devout members of the Mormon church.
Alan had been living with MS since his diagnosis in 1987. The late musician first noticed symptoms of the condition while on stage, leaving him unable to raise his hand. But while many would have been left concerned, he trusted God.
In a statement, the family said: “His positive outlook was an inspiration to many, and he donated much of his time speaking at MS events, encouraging individuals like himself on how to mentally and physically deal with the advancement and treatment of the disease.” MS is a lifelong condition which affects the brain and nerves, with several key warning signs to look out for.
Inflammation can occur in parts of the brain or spinal cord, leading to symptoms. Currently, it’s estimated that around 130,000 people in the UK live with MS. The NHS says MS can cause a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
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