Marie Osmond mourns sudden passing of nephew Troy, 33, who was found dead at dad Merrill's Utah home

Publish date: 2024-05-19

In 2010, her 18-year-old son Michael  committed suicide by jumping from the eighth floor of an apartment building in Los Angeles.

And now Marie Osmond is mourning the sudden death of her nephew Troy Osmond, 33.

The son of Marie's brother Merrill was found dead at his parents' home in St. George, Utah on November 9, RadarOnline reported Monday.

Sadness: Osmond is mourning the sudden death of her nephew Troy Osmond, 33. The son of Marie's brother Merrill was found dead at his parents' home in St. George, Utah

Sadness: Marie Osmond is mourning the sudden death of her nephew Troy Osmond, 33. The son of Marie's brother Merrill was found dead at his parents' home in St. George, Utah

Heartbreak: Marie, 59, who lost her 18-year-old son Michael to suicide in 2010, rushed to be with Merrill and his wife Mary after hearing the news. Troy passed away from natural causes

Heartbreak: Marie, 59, who lost her 18-year-old son Michael to suicide in 2010, rushed to be with Merrill and his wife Mary after hearing the news. Troy passed away from natural causes

The devout Mormon singer, 59, tweeted a photo of Troy playing the cello, writing on November 18: 'This was a sad and challenging week for our family as my wonderful nephew Troy passed away in his sleep at 33. Read how God helps us in these times of sadness and struggle, so we can move forward in peace and love.'

According to the police report on his death, as reported by RadarOnline, Troy was found by his mother Mary 'motionless' and 'hanging off the bed and his upper body was laying across a nightstand'.

He had recently completed a stint in rehab and suffered from a 'long, extensive' list of medical issues.

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 A source told RadarOnline that Marie was 'devastated' by Troy's death and 'immediately rushed to her brother Merrill's side to comfort him and his wife, Mary.'

'Marie knows the pain of losing a child first hand,' the source added.

Star: Merrill, the fifth of the nine Osmond siblings, was lead singer and bassist for The Osmonds and co-wrote many of the group's hits with brother Alan. He's seen at age 16 in 1969

Star: Merrill, the fifth of the nine Osmond siblings, was lead singer and bassist for The Osmonds and co-wrote many of the group's hits with brother Alan. He's seen at age 16 in 1969

Family man: Merrill and his wife Mary, pictured left on back row with his parents and siblings in 1973, the year they married, had four sons and two daughters

Family man: Merrill and his wife Mary, pictured left on back row with his parents and siblings in 1973, the year they married, had four sons and two daughters

RadarOnline reported Troy had a history of run-ins with the law. In 2015, he had been sentenced to prison after being arrested for burglary, theft and possessing a prohibited controlled substance, but the sentence was suspended.

He was nearing the end of his court-ordered three-year probation at the time of his death. 

His funeral was held on November 13 and in his obituary posted online, the family confirmed his death was from natural causes.   

'Troy was a friend to all. He welcomed everyone with his warm smile and big bear hugs. Everyone that knew him knew that they were loved unconditionally,' the obituary read.

'Troy had many loves. He loved playing the organ and cello. He loved meteorology and aviation. He loved everything about Christmas and was always known for keeping his Christmas lights up all year long. But of all his loves, he loved being around his family the most.'

Icons: Merill, third from left on front row, is pictured with his brothers and sister in May 2008 as they celebrated the success of the 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert DVD

Icons: Merill, third from left on front row, is pictured with his brothers and sister in May 2008 as they celebrated the success of the 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert DVD

 

 

 

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