Best known as the brother of Marie and Donny Osmond, Wayne Osmond's passing on New Year's Day was confirmed by his family.

Wayne Osmond died at the age of 73 right when the new year began — on January 1, 2025. The late guitarist’s death was revealed by his family one day later. Osmond’s brother, Merrill Osmond, broke the news on Facebook, writing that he “immediately drove to the hospital in SLC to see him” to say “goodbye.”