Alan Osmond passed away at the age of 76 with his family by his side.
The American musician was the oldest member of the chart-topping famous family band, The Osmonds.
A statement was issued by his family to his local news station, KSL TV 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
© Getty ImagesAlan had been suffering with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) since 1987.
The disease attacks the central nervous system, causing various difficult symptoms including issues walking, fatigue, numbness and vision impairment.
Alan had to eventually retire from the stage as his mobility declined. But his motto remained: "I may have MS, but MS does NOT have me!"
Rise to fame
© Getty ImagesAlan was the third son of George and Olive Osmond, but the oldest of the performing "original four." Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond started the musical venture which later included younger brothers Donny and Jimmy.
Alan's vision helped the brothers transition from a barbershop quartet on The Andy Williams Show to the leather-clad, stadium-filling rock band of the 1970s.
The Osmonds became a pop phenomenon and Alan took control as a songwriter, composer and "protector" of the family.
He produced some of their biggest hits, including "One Bad Apple" and "Down By The Lazy River".
The Osmonds
In 1972, the family launched a weekly cartoon series that followed their antics and featured their most popular songs.
Alan and his family starred in the show until it ended in 1973. It later transitioned into a variety show starring his siblings Donny and Marie, which was named after the brother-sister duo.
Big brother
© Getty Images, PA Images via Getty ImagesAlan was often the buffer between his younger siblings and the intense pressures of fame.
Even when Donny and Marie eclipsed the group with their solo fame, Alan continued to support them and even produced their shows to keep the family true to their wholesome values.
© Getty ImagesOutside of fame, he married his wife, Suzanne, in 1974, and they had eight sons together who have followed in their family’s footsteps to form The Osmond Boys, also known as the Second Generation.
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