He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone.
“Throughout my life I have always felt most connected to Wayne out of all of my siblings.
He was my roommate and my confidant over the decades.
Wayne Osmond.Credit:Gems/Redferns
Merrill Osmond, who sang lead vocals in the group,offered a similar statement on Facebook.
“I’ve never known a man that had more humility.
A man with absolute no guile.
The Osmonds in 1972.Keystone/Getty
1 hit with “One Bad Apple” in 1971.
Wayne, who had perfect pitch, helped arrange the band’s harmonies, and also played lead guitar.
The group also received the Saturday morning cartoon showThe Osmondsin 1972.
Wayne Osmond in 2008.C Brandon/Redferns
Though the group eschewed further studio albums for several decades, they continued performing into the 2010s.
Wayne eventually retired from the band in 2012, following treatment for a brain tumor that left him deaf.
Osmond is survived by his wife, Kathlyn Louise White; their five children; and his siblings.
