Marie Osmond's Son Michael Blosil Commits Suicide

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 27th 2010 06:11PM

Tragic news for TV and music star Marie Osmond: Entertainment Tonight is reporting that Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil committed suicide Friday evening in Los Angeles.

Blosil jumped to his death from his downtown apartment building around 9PM, according to new details obtained by ET Online. The Los Angeles Fire Department was quickly dispatched after receiving a phone call and found a body believed to be Blosil's upon arrival.

An autopsy on the body may be conducted as early as tomorrow, says ET.

Blosil left a suicide note behind. In it, he cited a life-long battle with depression as the reason for his suicide.

Blosil was one of Osmond's eight children.

"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time," Marie said.

In a telephone interview, Donny Osmond told ET, "Please pray for my sister and her family."

Marie and Donny are currently on stage in the Vegas production of 'Donny and Marie.' Tonight's show has been canceled, according to reports.

Osmond and her ex-husband, Brian Blosil, adopted Michael. Following their divorce after 20 years of marriage, Michael became depressed and in November 2007, entered rehab.

"Those kinds of things are really very hard for a teenager to deal with," Osmond told PEOPLE in March of 2009. "And if he ever wants to talk about it ... he will, but it has to be their choice. It's not my choice."

She went on to say that Michael was doing quite well, saying she "couldn't be more proud of him" and that "he's got a 3.9 GPA in high school. He's looking at scholarships to some wonderful colleges."

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Saturday 27 February

By ccorwin

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Oh, I am sooooo sorry for Marie and her family. The death of a child is never easy, and when it's by their own hand, it's almost worse. Family is everything to the Osmond family. My prayers go out to Marie and the entire Osmond clan...RIP Michael.

By rose

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Is soooo the same as so?

By KKim

It was not by "their hand"...what a terrible thing to say...over half of marriages end in divorce, ..depression is not brought on by one single act...it is a illness that needs to be treated. how dare you say "their own hand"....how rude you are! If it was by their hand,,why didn't the other 7 kill themselves. Very ignornant thing to write...if you don't KNOW about depresion, don't post like you do!

By Lita

I think she meant "by their own hand" as in by the child's own hand.....

By ida

I know how she feels only my son was 15 when he got murdered as he tried to save a rape victim , both got murdered ! It is a feeling that you have day and night NEVER LEAVES ! like a cancer eatting you up.....I wish her well ..........

By Janice Riley

Depression is a sickness. You can be the best parent in the world, take your child to the best Dr. but you can not cure the saddness in a depressed person's heart. That person has to hopefully heal their self. Don't put any more hurt on the parent they blame their self enough. I have been depressed most of my 59 years. I fight sucide thoughts alot, always will. I have tried it (last time 25 yrs. ago) but I will never again. It hurts too many other people whether you live or not. So Marie if you see this you couldn't stop it if it was in his heart to do. Don't make yourself hurt more than you already do. Every thing I ever read about you, you've always been a wonderful mother. I'll pray for you that you can accept this as God giving him peace. God loves you & so do I & alot of others.

By Jackie

ROSE, you sooooooooo suck!! Bahahahahah

Sunday 28 February

By Wilde Childe

I don't get the wrong spelling on the word so, but that is me. I also don't understand the remark that he died by his own hand...in case you can't figure it out, he was not sane at the time and it was his condition that killed him. I also hope to heaven that some of you mean know it all posters never have to face the death of a child be it by suicide, murder, accident or other illness. I can see you now...doing a dance in celebration that your unworthy child was finally dead.

By Lori

To KKim & Wilde Child: What is difficult about understanding "by their own hand". It means they died by killing themselves, ya know, Marie's son did it to himself with his own hands not someone else, not his mother and not the church. It is a terrible tragedy for any family, celebrity or not.

By King David

Rose,
You're apparently a total a ss hole!! From now on keep your mouth shut and no one will ever know.

By J

Well said...May Michael Rest in Peace.

By Charlotte

So sad! Please give her family peace at this time and prayers. Losing a parent is hard, but a child is worst. We always think we are to go before our children. May God be with you Marie and her family at this time....

By jaywest71

I heard that schnarky rapes kittens and small household pets. But then again, I wouldn't want to speculate....that's ignorant.

By Joe Willie

My sister is a make-up artist on Dancing with the Stars.
When Marie saw Michael on the set, she would run over
and kiss him ! Not like a mom kiss ,WITH TONGUE !

By Paula

Dear Marie , I am so saddened for you and will keep you in my prayers.

By Livia

How very sad. Years ago, when we lived in Utah, my husband and I met Donny and Marie. They were very sweet, down to earth people. I cannot imagine how devastating losing a child would be. Our prayers are with Marie and her family.

By Plonval

Years ago (at the height of their fame) I met Marie and her mom in a health food store in Orem (a sister city of Provo), Utah. They were arrogant, obnoxious, and ungrateful people. I regret ever seeing them, let alone the assistance I provided them. My experience with them has poisoned my respect for all celebrities, which is unfortunate and unfair, I know. But, it is a fact.

The many problems that Marie's children have encountered are easily understandable to me after having encountered Marie and her mom. Although this posting will be viewed by many as unkind and not the right time for me to recount my experiences with Marie and her mom, I have found the gushing hyperbole of Marie's goodness in some of these postings nauseating and too tempting a distortion to remain silent any longer.

Further, if not now, when?

By Ruth

I want to offer my condolences to Marie Osmond and her family. I'm not an active fan, but I do appreciate their music. I think suicide is a tragedy, and I encourage anyone feeling suicidal or aware of anyone who is suicidal to contact a suicide hotline or to seek out help from a clergy member, counselor, or hospital they trust. Depression is a true medical condition which needs to be treated. I am sorry for all the suffering the Osmond family must be experiencing, and I hope everyone will pray for them and think positive thoughts for them. My husband told me that he and a friend of his were privileged to meet them after one of their concerts several years ago. My husband said they were very nice and even let my husband and friend help pack their tour bus after the show.

By roseann

im so sorry marie may GOD be with u and family

By wanda

What a terrible thing to deal with. Losing a child would be the worst thing that can happen. R.I.P.Michael.

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