OGDEN – Utah native and retired musician Wayne Osmond died Wednesday night at the age of 73.

“Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,” the family said in a statement Thursday.

“His legacy of faith, music, love and laughter has influenced the lives of many people around the world. He wants everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families last forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert.” We love him and will miss him very much.

Along with his three brothers Alan, Merrill, Jay and Donny, Wayne Osmond achieved great fame in the 1960s and 1970s. Wayne Osmond was one fifth of the Osmonds and one quarter of the Osmond Brothers quartet.

Wayne Osmond was best known for his backing vocals and for being a talented and versatile musician who could play everything from guitar to bagpipes.

Born in Ogden in 1951, Wayne Osmond and his family were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In 1974, Wayne Osmond married Kathlyn Louise White, a Bountiful native and former Miss Davis County Fair and Miss Utah of 1974.

During the 50 years of their marriage, the couple raised five children together and eventually became grandparents.

Wayne Osmond was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1997 and was successfully treated. Due to a hearing problem, Wayne Osmond eventually retired from his musical activities.

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