Wayne Osmond, of The Osmonds, Dead at 73

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00:00I've learned what life's about

00:04by loving you through the years.

00:15Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie Osmond,

00:18and known for his baritone contribution to the family's band The Osmonds, has died.

00:23He was 73 years old.

00:30This is Wayne right here.

00:38You guys like golf?

00:41You know what time I go golfing?

00:43I wear two pair of pants in case I get a hold of one.

00:47Wayne died Wednesday night at a Salt Lake City hospital after suffering a massive stroke,

00:53his brother Merrill confirming on Facebook.

00:55His departure from this earth will be a sad moment for some,

00:59but for those who are waiting for him on the other side,

01:02there will be a massive celebration beyond anything we can imagine.

01:06And if we don't see the future, we'll see the pasture.

01:09Thank you for sharing.

01:11You brothers are nuts.

01:12Merrill adding that his legacy will go down as someone who was not only a genius in his

01:17ability to write music, but also someone who was able to capture the hearts of millions.

01:30Donnie remembering his brother in a tribute on Instagram, writing in part,

01:37I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to visit him in the hospital before he passed.

01:42I'm sure I speak on behalf of every one of us siblings

01:45when I state that we were fortunate to have Wayne as a brother.

02:00Wayne and his siblings, his band reached the height of their fame in the 1970s.

02:06Their huge hit One Bad Apple spending five weeks at number one on the Billboard 100.

02:22Did you ever wonder what it would be like to not be famous?

02:26From the time you were born, you were well known.

02:29You know, I don't think it would even matter because we just grew up that way.

02:32Didn't we, Donnie?

02:34It wouldn't matter to me.

02:37It would still matter to him.

02:39Me, I'd be happy flying airplanes.

02:40That's what I like to do the best.