Marie Osmond shares heartfelt tribute to brother Alan

Marie Osmond has paid tribute to her late brother Alan Osmond in an emotional message shared on social media.

The There’s No Stopping Your Heart singer, and the only daughter in the Osmond family, posted on Instagram on Tuesday following the news that Alan passed away on Monday after living with multiple sclerosis MS for four decades. He was 76.

“The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few words it would take volumes but I shall try,” she wrote. “As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! (smiling emoji) He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”

Marie, 66, continued by highlighting Alan’s “many incredible talents” and accomplishments, while also reflecting on “the immense responsibility” he carried as the eldest of the performing Osmond brothers, beginning at just 12 years old in a barbershop quartet with Wayne, Merrill and Jay.

“Alan became our leader at age 12. How daunting that must have felt to have that immense responsibility, to lead at such a young age. But he never complained,” she said. “He told me many times, ‘It felt like a mission... a long one, but I loved doing it’. And he did it for us and for all of you!”

Sharing throwback images of Alan alongside the seven performing Osmonds, Marie said she believes he is now “happy” to be reunited with their late mother “on the other side”. She also revealed his final words, writing, “I can't wait to see brother Wayne,” who passed away in January 2025 at 73.

“I love you so very much and will miss you dearly,” she ended her message, alongside a heartbroken emoji.

In a separate tribute, her brother Donny Osmond posted a nostalgic photo of Alan holding him as a baby, describing him as both his “protector” and “guide”.

“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,” the 68 year old shared on Instagram. “I owe him more than I can ever fully express. I love you, Alan. Thank you for always being there for me.”