Wayne Osmond, The Osmonds founding member, dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, singer, guitarist and founding member of The Osmonds, who performed alongside siblings Donny and Marie, has died at 73. NBC's Joe Fryer reports for TODAY on the iconic musician’s lasting legacy.

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[Lapone]

RIP. The world weeps when we lose an Osmond.😢

Donny, held my mother's hand in the 80's and she never forgot it.

[stephb]

I have been a fan of that entire family since I was in elementary school. Had the biggest crush on all of the brothers. They were part of my many fondest memories of childhood. Many condolences and love to the family.

[arinco]

So sad, Wayne is the first Osmond child of 9 siblings to pass away. Rest in peace.

[fran-kittyayers]

Very sad 😢 deepest condolences to family and friends, thankyou for entertaining us over the years, safe in heavens arms 🙏 ❤

[VanessaDo-lucd]

rip the world weeps when we lose an Osmond and family and friends!! 😥😥

[karladuncan]

Wonderful stars and people! I hate to hear someone losing their sibling. I've been through it and it's so difficult! I pray for the family! 🙏

[catherinetelford]

Sad sad day he was the best, he may be gone but never forgotten rip

[CindraClifton]

I'm so sorry for the passing of Wayne I wish the family healing.

[buckeyefangirl]

My deepest condolences to Donny, Marie and their entire family. I loved them all. Now he's singing with the angels ♥️🕊️choir.

[joanne]

Very sad, RIP Wayne. 😢💔 Lifelong Osmond fan since 1970. Prayers for the entire Osmond family. They will see Wayne again in Eternity because of their strong faith. Still, sad for now when they are not together and are missing him. He was a gifted guitarist and songwriter and a kind, gentle, caring soul. He loved his jokes! The family comedian.

[fallonparks]

Rest in peace prayers for his family ❤

[adamdorgant]

RIP Wayne Osmond, you will be missed greatly!!!

[otisroseboro]

R.I.P To a Great Singer Songwriter Wayne Osmond, You Will Be Missed 😢

[phyllanders]

RIP Wayne Osmond. Thank you for the Music.

[CarlaHubbs]

I'm very sorry to hear you passed away very sad My heart goes out to his family

[carolinecollett]

Rest in peace, Wayne Osmond, your family brought light into a very dark world and endorsed Our Lord Jesus Christ ❤️🙏

[deannaoverton]

Great family
To family and friends
You have my deepest sympathy and condolences
Prayers for all
R.I.P. Mr Osmond

[donaldteal]

My condolences God be with the family ✝️ Rest in peace Wayne all God's angels are in Heaven ✝️🕊️🇺🇸

[c.rogers____]

Oh I am so heartbroken to hear this. I loved all of the osmond❤.DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE OSMONDS .

[bertmustin]

Such a talented family. The brothers could all sing and were also talented musicians.