Alan Ralph Osmond, the eldest brother and leader of the world-famous musical group The Osmonds, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 76.

Alan Ralph Osmond, the eldest brother and leader of the world-famous musical group The Osmonds, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. He died at his home in Utah, surrounded by his wife and eight sons. His death follows a decades-long battle with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). In the final days leading up to his passing, Alan spent a week in intensive care before returning home for hospice care. Memorial Service DetailsServices are being held this week in Orem, Utah: Viewing: Today, Friday, May 1, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Suncrest 10th Ward (95 North 600 West, Orem, UT). Final Viewing: Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Funeral Service: Saturday, May 2, at 12:00 PM. Livestream: For fans worldwide, the family is providing a Zoom livestream of the service.A Musical and Personal LegacyAlan was the driving force behind The Osmonds’ transition from a barbershop quartet on The Andy Williams Show to a global pop phenomenon in the 1970s.The “Protector”: His brother Donny Osmond paid tribute to him as the family’s “guide,” noting that Alan quietly carried the weight of responsibility so his siblings could shine. Songwriting & Production: Alan co-wrote and produced many of the group’s biggest hits, including “One Bad Apple,” “Down by the Lazy River,” and “Crazy Horses.” Resilience: Diagnosed with MS in his 30s, Alan became a symbol of positivity. His famous mantra was: “I may have MS, but MS does not have me.” Faith: A devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in numerous leadership roles and credited his faith for his optimism throughout his illness. Surviving FamilyAlan is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Suzanne Pinegar Osmond, their eight sons (Michael, Nathan, Doug, David, Scott, Jon, Alex, and Tyler), 30 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Virl, Tom, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy. He was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Osmond, who passed away in early 2025.