Donny & Marie's Dad, George Osmond, Dies

Access Hollywood - November 6, 2007 3:58 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 6, 2007) - Donny and Marie Osmond's father, George Osmond, has passed away, People was first to report this morning. He was 90 years old.

George Osmond was born on October 13, 1917, in Etna, Wyoming. His wife, Olive, passed away in 2004.

The couple had 9 children and 59 grandchildren.

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Marie Osmond, currently starring on "Dancing with the Stars," recently frightened her family and fans when she passed out on air, after finishing her dance routine.

The whole Osmond clan, over 100 people, is scheduled to tape an episode of "Oprah" this Friday, celebrating Donny's 50 years in the entertainment business.

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Marie told Access, "[Oprah's] got a big jet, and she is going to fly like 120 Osmonds there. All the family everybody is going to be there. It's going to be a hoot!"

A rep for "The Oprah Show" told Access, they are aware of the death of George Osmond and no decision has been made concerning the scheduled Osmond episode.

Marie isn't the only "Dancing With the Stars" contestant to suffer a parental death this season. Jane Seymour's mother died just a few weeks ago.

As for Marie's return to "Dancing," a rep for the show told Access Marie will be back on the show.

"We're sure she will be continuing with 'Dancing with the Stars,'" they said.

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  • darleneh
    I am a little behind since I just got a computer, but I agree with everyone who has expressed their condolences. I attended one of many Osmond concerts as a teenager and after the concert my friend and I stayed around the arena hoping to see the guys. What we saw was Father Osmond helping the crew pack up the equipment. He worked hard for his boys. He will be missed by them I an sure!
    report abuseposted January 1, 2010 5:45 PM PST
  • Ganesha
    MY CONDOLANCES TO YOU
    report abuseposted March 20, 2009 9:23 AM PDT
  • Cathy C
    My condolances to all the Osmonds family, I know the feelings all to well as I have lost both of my parents and a brother. I'm a very big Osmonds fan, I went on a cruse once and three of the five Osmonds brothers were there and they did a very good show. As a young girl like all young girls I was so much in love with Donny, Pictures all over my room my parents never thought I would get ove
    report abuseposted July 20, 2008 5:56 AM PDT
  • To the entire Osmond family my condolences on the loss of your father. You all mean the world to me. God bless one and all.
    report abuseposted January 20, 2008 3:26 PM PST
  • vsgemini_2005
    My condolscences to the Osmonds. I understand your lose because I too lost my father this year. It has been a very painful experience. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
    report abuseposted November 14, 2007 1:56 AM PST
  • MICHELLE
    to all the osmond family i am sorry for your loss its really hard to deal with lossing a parent and its really sad to happen to such a wonderful family.i have been a fan for so many years.my thoughts and prayers go out to all the osmond family.i too lost my father to cancer five years ago so i know how you all must be feeling.may god watch over you all at this sad time.love always michelle xxxxxxx
    report abuseposted November 11, 2007 2:44 PM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    I found her at one big site, it seems that is BillionaireCupid.com. Sorry. I forget the username. I will check if this is true. I will tell you the results soon.haha...
    report abuseposted November 9, 2007 9:51 AM PST
  • All Mormoms go to hell, is not hate speech it is a religious belief.
    report abuseposted November 8, 2007 7:18 PM PST
  • Lorraine
    My prayers and condolances go out to the Osmond Family. God Bless each and every member of the family. And to that very ugly uncaring hostile person who wrote those assinine words, especially in a families time of great sorrow,,. Well may the good LORD have pitty on your SOUL...!!!YOU SHOULD BE WORRYING ABOUT YOUR OWN DESTINATION POINT!!!
    report abuseposted November 8, 2007 5:10 PM PST
  • Bren
    To The OSOMOND FAMILY--- I am profoundly saddened to hear of your father's death. I just want to take a moment to say that I've been a life long fan of the Osmonds and I have nothing but the utmost respect for both of your parents and for the way they raised such a loving, beautiful family. God bless you all. Also, I think Marie's tributary dance was so perfect and am tickled she did it.
    report abuseposted November 8, 2007 9:00 AM PST
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