Donny Osmond is deeply mourning the loss of his older brother, Wayne Osmond, who passed away at the age of 73 on New Year’s Day. Aside from the sibling bond they shared, Wayne was a member of the entertaining Osmond household, and he left behind a significant legacy for the family.
In an emotional post shared by Donny the day after Wayne’s death, he expressed the pain of his loss in writing, alongside childhood photos of him and Wayne. Donny spoke about the emptiness he now feels but also chose to dwell on the hope that they will meet again.
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Donny’s tribute to Wayne touched his followers deeply, as many are also fans of Wayne. They flooded his comments section with messages of sympathy and comfort. “Fabulous photos of you both, Donny… Wayne will be greatly missed by us all,” someone wrote, while another assured Donny of seeing his late older brother again. “Yes, you will see him again,” they echoed, adding that faith is the only way they made it through a similar experience in the past 5 years.
Some users also reflected on their personal interactions with Wayne, including one who met Wayne with Merrill and Jay Osmond at the Hollywood Show. “Wayne was so sweet and down to earth. They all were. I’m so happy I got to meet him,” they said.
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Donny and Wayne Osmond enjoyed a close bond, not just as siblings but as collaborators. They grew up together in the spotlight and shared an obvious chemistry on stage that was a reflection of their real-life relationship.
Donny always took the chance to credit his late older brother for being a guiding force in his life, as their family dynamics helped their music career flourish. Other people, including their sister Marie, have also shared her tribute online, noting that she was lucky to have spent time with him the week before his passing.