Alan Osmond death: Eldest member of the Osmonds dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of showbiz family the Osmonds and songwriter behind chart-topping hits including 'One Bad Apple' and 'Crazy Horses,' died Monday. He was 76.
www.latimes.comHere’s the latest I can share based on available reporting:
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Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds, has died at age 76. Several outlets reported his passing in late April 2026, noting he died at home surrounded by his wife and eight sons. Multiple sclerosis, a condition he had battled for decades, is cited as the context around his death in many headlines, with families and colleagues emphasizing his positive outlook and long advocacy related to MS. [Sources include UK and US outlets reporting the death and MS background]
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The Osmond family and representatives issued statements highlighting his inspirational spirit and his work raising awareness for multiple sclerosis, including his involvement in MS events and related charities. The official cause of death was reported as complications related to his long-term MS battle in several articles.
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The news was covered by major outlets with obituaries that recount his role as a founder of The Osmonds, his songwriting contributions, and his activities post-band including charity work and a memoir.
If you’d like, I can pull a concise set of verified headlines with exact attributions and provide citations for each, or summarize how different outlets framed his life and death. Also, I can look up ongoing tributes or memorials in his hometown or within the Osmond family’s public statements.