Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
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Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and a founding member of the family act The Osmonds, has died. He was 73.
His brother, Donny Osmond, posted on social media: "My dear brother Wayne passed away peacefully last night from a stroke," adding he was grateful he got to visit him in the hospital before he passed.
"Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone," Donny Osmond wrote.
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