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Marie Osmond Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late Brother Wayne Osmond
Marie Osmond has recently shared a touching tribute to her late brother Wayne Osmond, who passed away on January 1st in Salt Lake City. Just days after his passing, Marie took to social media on January 8th to express her love and grief.
The 65-year-old singer revealed that she had stepped away from social media for the past nine months to spend time with her family and reconnect with herself. She expressed gratitude for having listened to a strong inner prompting to take a long drive and visit her brother shortly before his passing. “I will forever cherish those precious hours with him,” she wrote. “I had no idea that only days later, he would suffer a massive stroke.”
Marie described the deep sorrow of losing someone so dear to her, calling Wayne “one of the most loving men I have ever known.” She fondly recalled the joyful times they shared, the laughter, and their deep, meaningful conversations that always left her uplifted.
She also highlighted Wayne’s deep devotion to his family — his beloved wife Kathy, their children, and grandchildren. In addition, she admired his unwavering faith in God, which had always been a guiding light in his life.
Concluding her message, Marie wrote with emotion: “Wayne, if I could say anything to you now, it would be this: I could not be more grateful for the gift of being loved by you. You were a true and loving brother, and I will miss you deeply. I testify with every fiber of my heart and soul of my eternal love for you. Until we meet again.”
She also extended her condolences to others experiencing similar losses: “I know many of you understand this pain of losing someone you love. Please accept my heartfelt prayers.”
Wayne Osmond passed away at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke. His brothers Donny, Merrill, and Jay confirmed the sad news on social media on January 2nd. “My dear brother Wayne passed away peacefully last night from a stroke,” Donny wrote. “I am so grateful I was able to visit him in the hospital before he passed.”