Marie Osmond is breaking her silence after the sad passing of her late brother Alan Osmond. She's taking the news hard.
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"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!? He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one)? but he was always there if I needed him!" she wrote in an Instagram post.
Marie recalled Alan's many talents, such as "singing to performing to playing multiple instruments."
Later in life, he taught her determination as he battled multiple sclerosis.
"The determination he manifested to stand up out of his wheelchair and be next to his brothers was simply unbelievable!!!" she continued. She said her brother had been the leader since he was 12.
She said it must have been "daunting [...] to have that immense responsibility, to lead at such a young age."
After Alan passed away, Marie said she felt her mother's spirit visit her and tell her everything was going to be okay.
Marie claimed her mother told her, "Honey, do you remember how excited you were for the birth of your child? Well, that's how excited I am for the rebirth of my child (Alan) here."
Alan Osmond Passes Away
She also added, "What a joyous reunion and rebirth that took place on the other side. I know he's happy. The last thing he said to me was, 'I can't wait to see brother Wayne, so we can be missionary companions together and start preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who never had the opportunity to hear his message of peace and hope in this life.' ?? That's my brother Alan!! I love you so very much and will miss you dearly.?"
Alan died on April 20 at the age of 76.
Meanwhile, Merrill Osmond also released a statement about his brother's death as well.
"I was blessed to sit quietly with him," Merrill said. "We talked as brothers do, heart to heart. He was struggling, but when I shared a joke or two, he found the strength to chuckle... and then he smiled."
He continued, "My brother has now stepped into the presence of our Father in Heaven with honor and peace. His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose."
