Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

"Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76."

"A talented songwriter and performer, Alan Osmond helped write some of the Osmond Brothers' biggest hits, including 'One Bad Apple,' 'Crazy Horses' and 'Are You Up There?'"

"In 1971, the Osmonds tallied nine gold records, surpassing single-year bests by Elvis and the Beatles."

"Alan became a principal producer on ABC's hit television show 'The Donny and Marie Show,' starring his brother and sister."

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds, passed away at 76 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was surrounded by his wife and eight sons at their home in Lehi, Utah. Alan was a talented songwriter and performer, contributing to hits like "One Bad Apple" and "Crazy Horses." His musical career began in the 1950s, and he gained fame with his brothers on shows like "The Andy Williams Show." He later produced "The Donny and Marie Show" and returned to music in the 1980s as a country group.

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