Alan Osmond, best known as a founding member of The Osmonds, died on April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news, sharing that the artist passed away at home with his wife, Suzanne Pinegar Osmond, and their sons beside him.
He had been living with multiple sclerosis since 1987, a condition that eventually led him to step away from performing decades ago.
Tributes followed soon after, including one from his brother Merrill Osmond. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Merrill spoke about being able to spend time with Alan shortly before his death and recalled their final conversation together. He described his brother as a devoted family man and someone whose life touched many. In a separate Facebook post, Merrill shared that the two had sat together and spoken quietly just days before Alan passed.
His death has also brought focus to the life Osmond built away from the stage, especially his long marriage to Suzanne and the family they raised together.
Here’s a closer look at his life with Suzanne and their eight sons.
Alan Osmond’s Wife Suzanne Pinegar and Their Decade-Long Marriage
Osmond married Suzanne Pinegar on July 16, 1974, in a ceremony held at the Provo Utah Temple. The day carried on at a pace few would expect. After the morning vows and family photos, the artist flew to Las Vegas the same day and joined his brothers on stage for two shows at the Tropicana Hotel.
Their story had started earlier in Provo. Alan first noticed Suzanne while She was cheerleading at a Brigham Young University basketball game. Drawn to her right away, Osmond made his way down to the court after the game to meet her in person. Not long after, the two went on their first date, riding a motorcycle up Y Mountain.
Suzanne shared a creative side of her own. She played both the piano and violin and stayed closely connected to community work over the years. Her involvement with the One Heart Foundation focused on supporting orphans, while her role in Boy Scouts of America leadership became just as meaningful. All eight of her sons eventually reached the rank of Eagle Scout.
Life brought its share of challenges, especially after Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Through it all, Suzanne remained by his side. The couple often appeared together at events, speaking about family life, faith, and staying positive during difficult times.
In 2021, their work and presence in the community were recognized when both Alan and Suzanne were named Pillars of Utah Valley.
They Had Eight Sons
Alan and Suzanne had eight sons: Michael Alan (born 1975), Nathan George (1977), Douglas Kenneth (1978), David Levi (1979), Scott Merrill (1981), Jonathon Pinegar (1983), Alexander Thomas (1988), and Tyler James (1990).
Several of them stayed connected to music, including Nathan, who found success in country music, and David, who later became a solo artist and spoke publicly about his MS diagnosis in 2005. Others focused more on family, faith, and community life, with some serving LDS missions. Jonathon was named after Suzanne’s maiden name.
Having experienced the pressure of early fame himself, Alan was unsure about his sons entering the same field. As their interest grew, the late musician accepted their choices and later took pride in what they pursued.
