Marie Osmond, who shared a complex and close bond with her brother, has opened up about the final moments they exchanged together before his passing, revealing what he reportedly said to her shortly before he died.

Alan Osmond’s passing at the age of 76 marks a deeply emotional moment for a family that has lived much of its life in the public eye, yet protected its most personal bonds behind the scenes. As the eldest of the Osmond brothers, he was often regarded as the quiet foundation of the group—helping shape their music, guiding their direction, and carrying much of the responsibility that allowed his siblings to thrive on stage.

Living with multiple sclerosis for many years, he gradually stepped away from performing, but remained a source of strength, faith, and unity within the family. He was surrounded in his final moments by loved ones, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings, all of whom were deeply connected to him.

His sister Marie reflected on their final exchanges, describing a sense of peace and continuity in his words, as if his thoughts were still centered on family, purpose, and those who had gone before him. For the Osmonds, this loss is being met with both sorrow and gratitude—sorrow for a beloved brother and father figure, and gratitude for a life that helped shape their music, their values, and their enduring legacy of faith, resilience, and togetherness.