I have been a fan of the Osmonds since I was a kid. I was very sad to hear the father of the Osmonds passed away today. I was lucky enough to meet him on several occasions, he was a really nice man and was his children's biggest fan! Rest In Peace Father Osmond. You raised one h.ell of a family!
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This was posted on the Osmonds web site.

PROVO, UT-----George Virl Osmond, father and patriarch of one of the world’s most esteemed entertainment families, The Osmonds, passed away peacefully of natural causes this morning at home in Provo, Utah. He was 90 years old.

The father of nine children, Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie and Jimmy, George Osmond was born on October 13, 1917 in Star Valley Wyoming. He liked to be known as “The Wyoming Cowboy,” never forgetting his western roots. A devout Mormon, Osmond served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one in the state of Hawaii and one in the United Kingdom.

Osmond was a also a respected veteran of WWII. He met and married Olive Davis on December 1, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah. As he and Olive began their life together, George worked in real estate, sold insurance and worked as a postmaster for the city of Ogden. Little did he know that from such humble beginnings, what would become one of the world’s most renowned musical families.

George Osmond loved to sing, and taught his children to sing barbershop harmony. It wasn’t long before the community and public took notice of the talented kids and they started performing at church functions and at local civic events. Managing his talented sons, George arranged for them to perform at Disneyland in California, where they caught the eye and were mentored by Walt Disney himself. History was made when the Osmonds were offered a chance to audition for Andy Williams, an opportunity which would forever change their lives.

Living for his childrens’ success, George gave up his life and work in Utah and he and his wife Olive soon moved the family to California when it looked as though entertainment would be the future of their talented family. George believed that family was the most important element in his life and he loved each of his children equally. He believed that families are forever eternal and throughout his life, instilled that faith in each of his children. He loved his only wife Olive intensely, who passed away in 2004. George Osmond lived his life true to his faith and true to his family. He was never heard to say a bad word about anyone and he treated everyone equally and with the utmost respect. He and his wife Olive founded The Osmond Foundation, which would later become the Children’s Miracle Network, the largest charitable organization of its kind serving children’s hospitals worldwide.

The Osmonds are of the belief that this should be a time of celebration instead of grief. George Osmond leaves nine children---Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy---- 55 grandchildren, and 48 great grandchildren. His legacy will forever be remembered.

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They were ALL supposed to fly to Chicago on Fri. For Oprah! Last night on E Donny said his father was very frail. Such an inspirational man on family and his love for his children,wife and God! RIP George

sniff this brought tears to my eyes. God will accept his humble servant very proudly. Good family and Good Man.

Its really sad...My thoughts and prayers to the Osmond Family

That is so sad my thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time it will be a rough one for them.

So Sad.

Sad news. I used to have a major crush on Donnie. I still have my Donnie and Marie dolls from 1977.

they are supposed to be on Oprah tomorrow and do a memorial to their father also.. He lived a long life, I'm sure he was proud of his family.

Wow, the Oprah show was wonderful! I LOVE this family!! Marie made a doll of Oprah as a baby! It was geogeous! Oprah loved it!

hope she dose well with the rest of us to i feel for her to because lost both my parent's young and lisa p to for her to. be so tuff is amazing she awsome for what she went threw. to and no smoking great stay with or try you can beat anything you no that ok.hug's that's what my mom passed from but the best to marie osmomd and everyone around them in my prayer allway's with the rest of thier family the best to hug's rick www.fullspectrumchameleons.com

sad sad sad....
what an american dynasty... we never missed a 'donny and marie' show growing up and can that whole family sing-even their kids, beautiful harmony they sang on oprah, some of the g'kids, in honor of their gpa...
prayers to them...