Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie Osmond, has died. He was 73. One of the founding members of the Osmond Brothers, Wayne died on New Year’s Day, his family confirmed in a statement to Utah ABC news affiliate KTVX. Wayne’s brother Merrill Osmond, 71, said in a Facebook post that the singer had a massive stroke.

Marie Osmond is paying tribute to her brother Wayne Osmond after he died at age 73. "I’ve taken a break from social media for the past 9 months and will continue to do so as I have felt a need to unplug and spend time with family,

"Wayne’s death has left another giant hole in my heart," Marie wrote of her brother, who died at 73 on Jan. 1.

After Wayne Osmond‘s death, The Osmonds are mourning a loss in their family. Breaking her nine-month social media hiatus, Marie Osmond paid tribute to her late older brother with a heartfelt statement Wednesday on Instagram,

Marie Osmond has broken her silence following the death of her brother Wayne, who passed away at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke, as she said his loss has left a "giant hole" in her heart.

Last week, we reported that Wayne Osmond of the legendary singing Osmond family had passed away at 73 after suffering a stroke..