Donny Osmond | (From top left to bottom right) Tom Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Osmond, Alan Osmond, and Wayne Osmond. | Getty Images | instagram.com/donnyosmond
Donny Osmond and four siblings had a "wonderful experience" when they congregated in Utah for their brother, Merrill Osmond, and his wife, Mary Carlson's farewell last weekend. The couple has answered the call to serve at a mission in Washington, DC.
Fans were amazed at the resemblance between Donny Osmond and five of his brothers in the family portrait posted on Tuesday. The handsome look-alike brothers caused a stir, one fan writing: "That's some great looking guys there! I bet that was a very special time for your family."
A second asked: "Why do you never age, Donny? Still no gray? So handsome." The missing siblings were also missed: "Beautiful picture!! Sad Virl, Jay, and Marie didn't make it in the photo." A fan congratulated the couple on their mission call: "The Washington DC temple is so lucky to have them!"
Donny Osmond Has 8 Siblings in Total, with Marie as the Only Girl
The late Olive and George Osmond had nine children during their sixty years of marriage: Virl Osmond, Tom Osmond, Alan Osmond, Merrill, Wayne Osmond, Jay Osmond, Donny, Marie Osmond, and Jimmy Osmond. Their eldest two sons were born with hearing impediments.
He is the president of Osmond Entertainment and is recovering from a stroke he had in 2018.
Though Virl could not participate on the performance side of his siblings' musical act, he did his part by taking hundreds of publicity photos. The TV producer fathered eight kids with his wife, Christopher Marie Carroll. Tom had nine children from two marriages.
Alan sang backup vocals in The Osmonds band. He and his wife since 1974, Suzanne Pinegar, have gone on to have eight kids. Though best known for being a guitarist, Wayne is proficient in clarinet, flute, violin, banjo, saxophone, drums, piano, and bagpipes. He welcomed five kids with his spouse, Kathlyn Osmond.
Merrill also shows up for his little brother. In early March, he attended Donny's Las Vegas show, giving the audience an "extra special treat" by getting on stage to sing "Down By The Lazy River," "Yo Yo, " and "Crazy Horses." He and Mary have been married since 1973, welcoming six children.
The percussionist of The Osmonds, Jay, and Kandilyn Harris, had three children before ending their marriage in 2011. Jimmy is the baby of the Osmond clan. He is the president of Osmond Entertainment and is recovering from a stroke he had in 2018. He and his wife Michele Larson have four children.
Marie Osmond, the only girl and second youngest of the clan, and Donny Osmond had a popular variety show in the 70s, "Donny & Marie." The acclaimed singer has performed on Broadway, TV, and in film and was a co-host on "The Talk."
ncG1vNJzZmimlazAb63MqKSapZFjsLC5jm1nanFjZXqlu82nsGano6K8r7CMrJ%2BaqpWoeqmtz6mwZqiYpMGwedaiq6FlmJ7Ab7TTpqM%3D