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Singer Wayne Osmond passed away on January 1, 2025, following a stroke at Salt Lake City hospital in Utah. He was known for his hits such as One bad apple, Yo-Yo and Down by the lazy river.
His daughter, Amy Cook, confirmed Wayne Osmond's death on social media, calling him a "beloved husband and father," adding that Wayne had "passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children."
Reports indicate Wayne Osmond married Kathlyn White on December 13, 1974, and they have five children together — Amy, Ann, Sarah, Steven, and Gregory.
Following Wayne Osmond’s death, fans are interested to know more about his wife, Kathlyn White Osmand, and their personal life together. Read on for the details.
Everything you need to know about Kathlyn White Osmond
As per a report in the Daily Herald, Kathlyn White was a former Miss Davis County Fair and Miss Utah in 1974. They met in a church in late January 1974 when Wayne introduced himself to her. She was 21 at the time. For their first date in early February, Wayne took her out on lunch and a plane flight over the valley. The couple got engaged in November 1974. After her engagement to Wayne, Kathlyn passed on her Miss Utah title to Jill Lynn Smith.
The report further added White was an education major at Brigham Young University. She won the crown for Miss Utah on June 15 at the Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant.
Wayne and Kathlyn reportedly shared an enduring love story for over 50 years and she showed unwavering support for her husband's career all along. Their children described their upbringing as rooted in love and togetherness.
The couple became parents to Amy Osmond on November 26, 1976, according to a Roots Web report that adds they became parents to Steven Osmond on September 6, 1978. Gregory Osmond was born on January 19, 1981, Sarah Osmond on September 20, 1982 and Michelle Osmond on August 30, 1986.
Amy reportedly won the 1994 America’s Junior Miss title. According to her Instagram, she is now married to Jeff Cook and is a mother of five children.
She took to her Instagram account to share a tribute to her dad, Wayne Osmond, captioning her post: “This is the most special video that was taken in September that I never posted. Now I know why. Thank you to all of his beautiful friends who have supported him, Mom, and our whole family throughout the years.” There is not much information available about Wayne Osmond’s other children.
How do fans remember Wayne Osmond?
Many fans took to social media to pay tributes to the late singer, Wayne Osmond.
“Very sad to read Wayne has passed away. The Osmond Brothers were my first music concert back in the early 70's when I was in middle school. May God comfort his wife Kathy and all of the Osmond family during this difficult time,” a fan wrote.
“I am so sad to hear that Wayne Osmond passed away.. He was always so kind and sweet to me..Prayers of comfort to his dear wife Kathy and all his kids and family.. He will truly be missed,” added another fan.
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Wayne Osmond’s last performance was in 2019 alongside his brothers Alan, Merrill, and Jay, according to reports, when he appeared on a talk show, The Talk.
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