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Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2007, 08:55 PM

Nov 6, 2007 3:07 pm US/Pacific

Father Of Osmond Family Singers Dies
(AP) SALT LAKE CITY George Osmond, father of Donny and Marie Osmond and patriarch to the family's singing group, The Osmond Brothers, died Tuesday. He was 90.

Family spokesman Kevin Sasaki said Osmond died at his home in Provo, Utah. Because he had not been ill, he likely died from natural causes incident to his age, Sasaki said.

It wasn't immediately clear whether Marie Osmond, a contestant on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" who fainted following a live performance two weeks ago, would appear on Tuesday night's results segment.

Osmond's manager, Karl Engemann, and ABC publicist Aime Wolfe didn't immediately return telephone and e-mail messages asking for comment.

The death was first reported on the "Entertainment Tonight" Web site and confirmed by The Associated Press through a spokeswoman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which Osmond was a member.

Marie Osmond performed Monday night on "Dancing With the Stars," with her brother Donny Osmond in attendance. She's not the only "Dancing" contestant to have lost a parent this season: Jane Seymour missed a show last month after the death of her mother, Mieke Frankenberg.

George Osmond married his wife, Olive, on Dec. 1, 1944. She died in 2004. The couple were the parents of nine children, many of whom became singing stars. Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond first became famous as The Osmond Brothers, a barbershop quartet singing at Disneyland and on "The Andy Williams Show."

Donny Osmond joined the group at age 6 and later hosted "The Donny and Marie Show" with his sister. The youngest son, Jimmy Osmond, is also a performer.

George Osmond also had 55 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.

A World War II veteran, Osmond also served missions for the Mormon church in Hawaii and the United Kingdom. In his professional life, he worked in real estate, insurance sales and was once the postmaster for the city of Ogden. He gave up his work to manage the singing careers of his children.

Together, Osmond and his wife formed the Osmond Foundation, which later became the Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals.

*ClassicPinUp* · 11-06-2007, 09:13 PM

RIP he was a good man who raised a great family. 90 years is a nice, long life

Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2007, 10:21 PM

He definitely lived a long and beautiful life, leaving behind an extraordinary family.

I guess Marie won't be on tonight's Dancing With the Stars. I feel for her. She really has had her ups and downs. I hope she pulls through this. I seen her and Donny speaking to the media earlier and she seemed so distraught.

*ClassicPinUp* · 11-06-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

He definitely lived a long and beautiful life, leaving behind an extraordinary family.

I guess Marie won't be on tonight's Dancing With the Stars. I feel for her. She really has had her ups and downs. I hope she pulls through this. I seen her and Donny speaking to the media earlier and she seemed so distraught.

He sure did. Many, many people to carry on his memory.

I missed her and Donny speaking but I can only imagine the pain she's in (as well as the others of course). After her fainting and now the passing of her father I do hope she takes some time off of Dancing With the Stars. I know that show is important to her but I'm a little worried about her health. I hope she gets the rest she needs along with time to grieve.

MonarC · 11-06-2007, 11:03 PM

I will will put them in my prayers tonight.

KJH278 · 11-06-2007, 11:16 PM

R.I.P Ken"Eddie Haskell" Osmond's Dad

Nighthawk76 · 11-06-2007, 11:20 PM

Cactus Jack · 11-06-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by STEPH_McMAHON_FAN

R.I.P Ken"Eddie Haskell" Osmond's Dad

LOL not that one, though Id take him over the other Osmonds anyday.

RIP Osmonds dad, Im sure if you sang you woulda been 495743574359345-459458435984950 more better and less cheesy than your kids.

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-07-2007, 01:00 AM

Rest in Peace

dawsongirl · 11-07-2007, 01:31 AM

I didn't know they started the Children's Miracle Network.

Well, one thing is for sure...no one in that family will have to grieve alone. 55 grandkids! Wow.

coffield3 · 11-07-2007, 03:24 AM

Him and his family are in my prayers.

80sTrivia · 11-07-2007, 07:10 AM

I was very sad to hear of his passing last night on Dancing with the Stars. Marie and Jonathan performed a wonderful jive dance in honor of him that very night and apparently he did watch the dance before passing away...

OH Nuts! · 11-07-2007, 08:05 AM

The Osmonds are a very close-knit family so I am very sorry to hear this. My condolences to them.

tv star collector · 11-07-2007, 08:15 AM

I can still remember watching the Osmond Brothers on THE ANDY WILLIAMS
SHOW with my mother way back when. She especially liked Jay because
he would always be grinning at the camera. What a little ham! Years later, I
watched THE OSMONDS cartoon show; by then they had transformed from a
barbershop quartet to a rock group. And, still later, I became a fan of the
DONNY & MARIE show during the seventies when variety shows ruled the
airwaves.

80s_Fan · 11-07-2007, 08:35 AM

My deepest sympathies to the whole family, my thoughts & prayers
are with you through this hard time. God Bless You All!!

11-06-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Father of the Osmonds has passed away... Nov 6, 2007 3:07 pm US/Pacific Father Of Osmond Family Singers Dies (AP) SALT LAKE CITY George Osmond, father of Donny and Marie Osmond and patriarch to the family's singing group, The Osmond Brothers, died Tuesday. He was 90. Family spokesman Kevin Sasaki said Osmond died at his home in Provo, Utah. Because he had not been ill, he likely died from natural causes incident to his age, Sasaki said. It wasn't immediately clear whether Marie Osmond, a contestant on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" who fainted following a live performance two weeks ago, would appear on Tuesday night's results segment. Osmond's manager, Karl Engemann, and ABC publicist Aime Wolfe didn't immediately return telephone and e-mail messages asking for comment. The death was first reported on the "Entertainment Tonight" Web site and confirmed by The Associated Press through a spokeswoman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which Osmond was a member. Marie Osmond performed Monday night on "Dancing With the Stars," with her brother Donny Osmond in attendance. She's not the only "Dancing" contestant to have lost a parent this season: Jane Seymour missed a show last month after the death of her mother, Mieke Frankenberg. George Osmond married his wife, Olive, on Dec. 1, 1944. She died in 2004. The couple were the parents of nine children, many of whom became singing stars. Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond first became famous as The Osmond Brothers, a barbershop quartet singing at Disneyland and on "The Andy Williams Show." Donny Osmond joined the group at age 6 and later hosted "The Donny and Marie Show" with his sister. The youngest son, Jimmy Osmond, is also a performer. George Osmond also had 55 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. A World War II veteran, Osmond also served missions for the Mormon church in Hawaii and the United Kingdom. In his professional life, he worked in real estate, insurance sales and was once the postmaster for the city of Ogden. He gave up his work to manage the singing careers of his children. Together, Osmond and his wife formed the Osmond Foundation, which later became the Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	He definitely lived a long and beautiful life, leaving behind an extraordinary family. I guess Marie won't be on tonight's Dancing With the Stars. I feel for her. She really has had her ups and downs. I hope she pulls through this. I seen her and Donny speaking to the media earlier and she seemed so distraught.

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11-07-2007, 08:05 AM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	The Osmonds are a very close-knit family so I am very sorry to hear this. My condolences to them.

11-07-2007, 08:15 AM	#14
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I can still remember watching the Osmond Brothers on THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW with my mother way back when. She especially liked Jay because he would always be grinning at the camera. What a little ham! Years later, I watched THE OSMONDS cartoon show; by then they had transformed from a barbershop quartet to a rock group. And, still later, I became a fan of the DONNY & MARIE show during the seventies when variety shows ruled the airwaves.

11-07-2007, 08:35 AM	#15
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