Donny Osmond and his family members are mourning the loss of Wayne Osmond after he died Wednesday 1. Donny, 67, shared a statement on his Instagram page on Thursday 2, to pay tribute to his brother. “My dear brother Wayne passed away peacefully last night from a stroke.

Donny Osmond has addressed his older brother Wayne’s shocking death. Wayne passed away on New Year’s Day after suffering a massive stroke, his family confirmed. He was 73. Donny revealed that he was able to say goodbye to Wayne before he died.

"He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert," his family shared in a statement. "We love him and will miss him dearly.