After Wayne Osmond‘s death, The Osmonds are mourning a loss in their family. Breaking her nine-month social media hiatus, Marie Osmond paid tribute to her late older brother with a heartfelt statement Wednesday on Instagram,

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 Osmond, known as the brother of Donny and Marie Osmond, died at age 73 following a “massive stroke,” his family confirmed via Facebook on Thursday. “When I learned that my dear brother Wayne had a massive stroke my immediate response was to fall to my knees and pray for him to

"He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert," his family shared in a statement. "We love him and will miss him dearly.

Wayne Osmond has died at 73, according to social media posts from his family and reps. The musician was one of the founding members of The Osmonds.

Marie Osmond has broken her silence following the death of her brother Wayne, who passed away at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke, as she said his loss has left a "giant hole" in her heart.

Last week, we reported that Wayne Osmond of the legendary singing Osmond family had passed away at 73 after suffering a stroke..

Marie Osmond is paying tribute to her brother Wayne Osmond after he died at age 73. "I've taken a break from social media for the past 9 months and will continue to do so as I have felt a need to unplug and spend time with family,

Marie Osmond has broken her silence over the death of her brother Wayne, who passed away on New Year's Day aged 73. The singer, 65, took to Instagram yesterday to share an emotional tribute, revealing his death had left "another giant hole" in her heart.