Donny Osmond remembers his 'protector' brother Alan Osmond
Pop veteran Donny Osmond has shared an emotional tribute to his brother Alan Osmond following his death on Monday (20.04.26) calling him his " "protector" and "guide".
Donny Osmond has remembered his brother Alan Osmond as his " "protector" and "guide".
The pop veteran, 68, shared an emotional tribute to his sibling and former The Osmonds bandmate following his death on Monday (20.04.26) at the age of 76 with Donny revealing Alan took his responsibilities as the eldest son serious and always looked after his younger brother.
In a post on Instagram, Donny shared a childhood picture of the pair and wrote: "This is one of the earliest pictures I have of my brother Alan and me.
"Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me. That’s who he was. My protector. My guide. The one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine."
He went on to add: "Alan was our leader in every sense of the word. His tireless work helped build everything we became. I will always be grateful for the sacrifices he made and the love he showed - not just to me, but to every member of our family. I owe him more than I can ever fully express."
Donny concluded his message by writing: "I love you, Alan. Thank you for always being there for me. Till we meet again, Brother Donny."
The veteran musician passed away on Monday (20.04.26) with his wife Suzanne and their eight sons at his bedside and the family released a statement praising the pop legend's "positive outlook" in the years he spent suffering health issues following his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 1987.
A family spokesperson said: "His positive outlook was an inspiration to many, and he donated much of his time speaking at MS events, encouraging individuals like himself on how to mentally and physically deal with the advancement and treatment of the disease."
Merrill Osmond, 72, also praised his elder brother in a statement given to PEOPLE.com. He said: "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my beloved brother, Alan Osmond.
"I was grateful to be with him shortly before he passed and to share a final meaningful moment together. Alan was a gifted creator, a man of faith, and a deeply loving soul whose life blessed many ... [The family] is thankful for the outpouring of love and prayers. We will honor his memory and the message he cared so deeply about. He will be missed beyond words."
Alan's cause of death has not been revealed.
