The Osmonds Singer Wayne Osmond —Dies at 73

The Osmonds Singer Wayne Osmond —Dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, who was an original member of the Osmonds singing group, has died. He was 73. On Thursday, Jan. 2, Wayne's brothers Donny, Merrill and Jay confirmed the news in social media post

Wayne, who was the fourth of nine kids, sang in a barbershop quartet with his older brother Alan and younger brothers Merrill and Jay. 

Osmond, brother of fellow pop singers Donny and Marie Osmond, "passed away peacefully" surrounded by his family, Osmond's family told

His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world," the singer's family said.

Donny Osmond paid tribute to his "dear brother Wayne" in an Instagram post on Thursday, which featured a black-and-white throwback photo of Osmond.