Marie Osmond mourns her brother Wayne in an emotional tribute

9 January 2025, 10:55

"Wayne's death has left another giant hole in my heart."

Marie Osmond has broken her social media silence to pay tribute to her brother Wayne.

Wayne, a singer in The Osmonds, died earlier this month following a stroke at the age of 73.

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Marie revealed in a heartfelt post on Instagram that she was interrupting her nine-month break from social media to post a message in honour of her brother.

"I haven't done any interviews or issued any statements until this post," Marie said.

"The truth is, it's just too hard to put into words, but I will try my best to honor one of the most loving men I have ever known. Wayne's death has left another giant hole in my heart."

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She added: "There’s no question that Wayne had a long and successful career as an entertainer, musician, and songwriter.

"But what stands out to me as his sister were the joy-filled, humorous times I spent laughing with him and our deep intellectual conversations that left me edified. He was always my safe place to go when I needed advice."

Marie closed her tribute with the words she wished she could say to her brother.

"Wayne, I could not cherish the gift God gave me more than to be loved by you in this life!," she said.

"You are a true, loving brother, and I will miss you so very much.💔 I testify eternally of my great love for you with every fiber of my heart and soul!🥲 #TillWeMeetAgain"

Marie's beautiful message follows an equally emotional remembrance from her brother Donny, who said that: "Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him."