Overview
- The Osmond family said the singer died Monday around 8:30 p.m. at his home in Orem, Utah, with his wife and eight sons present.
- The family has not released a cause of death, though coverage notes his nearly 40-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
- As the oldest performing brother, he helped steer the group’s sound and co-wrote hits including One Bad Apple and Crazy Horses.
- He largely retired from performing in 2007 as his symptoms advanced and later devoted himself to MS advocacy and charity work.
- Tributes from siblings, including Merrill and Donny, followed his passing, and he is survived by his wife, eight sons, 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.