Wayne Osmond of The Osmond Brothers led a successful life in the spotlight and in private, but what was his net worth at the time of his death?
The Utah-based musician died at age 73 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, his family announced in a statement via a local ABC news affiliate.
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“Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,” they said. “His legacy of faith, music, love and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world. 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. We love him and will miss him dearly.”
Keep reading for what to know about Wayne Osmond’s net worth at the time of his death:
What is Wayne Osmond known for?
Wayne is best known for being a part of The Osmond Brothers, the famous musical quartet that was discovered in the early 1960s. The singing group originally consisted of Wayne and brothers Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond and Jay Osmond, and the siblings eventually found fame after appearing on NBC’s The Andy Williams Show.
Brothers Alan, Merrill, Jay and Wayne Osmond, 1979.
What was Wayne Osmond’s net worth at the time of his death?
It is unclear what Wayne’s net worth was at the time of his death.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Wayne was also a producer on his siblings’ variety show, Donny & Marie, which ran from 1975 to 1978. He also had a few acting gigs, including a role on The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters and 1989’s TV movie It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas.
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How many Osmond brothers are there?
There are eight Osmond brothers in total. After eldest brothers and twins Virl and Tom were both born almost completely deaf in 1945, their parents George and Olive were reportedly told to stop having children; however, the couple kept expanding their family because they had always dreamt of having a big brood.
After the twins were born, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Donny, Jay and Jimmy then joined the family over the span of a decade and a half. Second youngest sibling Marie Osmond, born 1959, is the only sister in the family.
Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Paul Lynde, Jay Osmond, Wayne Osmond, Donny Osmond of The Osmonds performing on the ABC special ‘The Paul Lynde Comedy Hour.’
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“[My parents] decided they were not going to treat my brothers differently [or lower their expectations.] My brothers talk and communicate verbally,” Donny previously told ABILITY Magazine. “They also sign and do have that down quite well. As a matter of fact, we used sign language when we were performing together as a group.”
Who is the richest Osmond?
Marie is the richest Osmond as of January 2025 with an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Donny is reportedly the second richest Osmond with a net worth of $8 million, while Merrill is reportedly worth $5 million, per the outlet.
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What happened to Wayne Osmond?
Wayne died on Jan. 1, 2025, his family announced in a statement. His brother, Jay, also shared the news while remembering Wayne in a heartfelt tribute posted via Facebook the day after his death.
“A true legend has left the Earth. My heart is deeply saddened for the loss of my brother Wayne,” he captioned a collection of photos from over the years. “It is said that where there is great love there is great grief as we part during our earthly journey. Throughout my life I have always felt most connected to Wayne out of all of my siblings. He was my roommate and my confidant over the decades.”
He added, “As I sat visiting with him last week at his home he talked about how sad he was that he couldn’t get up in his plane anymore and how much flying brought him peace. What gives me joy is to know that my brother ‘Wings’ has earned his wings and I can only imagine the heights he is soaring right now 😇 The reunion he must’ve had with Father and Mother I’m sure was spectacular!”
Though his cause of death has yet to be confirmed, Merrill wrote via social media that Wayne had died after suffering a “massive stroke.”
“My brother was a saint before he came into this world, and he will leave as an even greater saint than he came in,” he wrote in part.
