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 Sherry

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My prayers go out to Marie and the rest of her family. It's so shocking when someone so young passes away but even worse by their own hand. May the Lord be with you and I pray Michael has found peace,
R.I.P. Michael,
God Bless and be with the Osmond family

By wbocatom

Marie - I am so sorry for your loss. Adrenaline is getting you by right now and will for a while. Somehow we find the strength to do what we need to do at such a horrific time. I lost my 18 year old daughter in March of 2008 and know it is a road no one should ever have to travel. Your friends and family will help you get through. God Bless and know that time will make it easier.

By cioann1221

Dear Marie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your boy must have believed that this was the only way to end the pain he felt. I wish kids in this situation would understand that they won't always feel the way they do now. Know that you are not alone in this and that we feel for you.

Carol Ioannides, Parlin, NJ

By amanda

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MARIE. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

By Jean

Oh Marie,
My heart goes out to you. My neice had a similar experience with her son but her faith keeps her going. You are all a faithful family and God will see you.
Will keep your family in my thoughts.
Jean

By Susan

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

By Sandra

My prayers are with you and your family!

By tk

so sorry for your loss , you and your family will be in my prayers! god bless you !!!

By Karen

My prayers go out to you Marie and all your family and friends. Very sad.
And Rose you are an idiot.

By Karla

God Bless you Marie, during this time of grief. Speaking as one who understands depression on a personal level, this has NOTHING to do with you or your divorce. The signs of suicide are difficult to read. Your son was too young to know how to ask for help. This almost happened to me when I was 38 years old. But age and maturity made it easier for me to reach out. If I had been 18 years old, I KNOW it would have ended differently.

By linda

My heart goes out to you Marie!!! I lost two twin sisters at the same time to drugs/depression. It is a hard thing when a Mother goes before their son!!! I have a 25 year old and I wish you the best. I anyone knows about depression you do. Sooo sorry :( May god be with you and your family!!!

By Kary

Marie, I've been following your career since Andy Williams had you in his show. You were 2. I can't even fathom what you must ne feeling right now.
My prayers for you and you family
Kary Silva
Palm Desert, Ca

By mry griswold

i'm very sorry to hear about marie's son. i know what depression feels like, i'm bipolor manic depresive and tried to killmyself also. im truly sorry for yu

Sunday 28 February

By steve

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Don't do that..

By Beverly Alaeddin

Dear Marie and family,
Just wanna say I know what you are going through.I lost my 26 year old son to suicide in 2007 on Christmas Eve morning.His name was Michael as well.I never knew my son was depressed until two weeks prior to his death.He never talked about bad things in life.Then I lost my mother in June of 2007.Losing my mom was hard enough but,then my son.The feeling was totally different.If I can say anything to help you it would be prayers and faith and know he is with GOD in a better place.Your son may not be here,but he is here in spirit.I feel my son almost everyday and my mom.I lost the 2 closest people to my heart in a short 6 month time.Marie,it is hard and devasting right now but,it will get easier to bear within time....Just to let you know I grew up with you and your brothers listening to your music and watching your shows.May God bless you and your family....

By Carol

May The Lord give you and your Family the strength to endure this tragedy.

By CELESTE

I'M SO SORRY FOR Y'ALLS LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MISS MARIE AND YOUR FAMILY. ES TRISTE ESTO TODOS SOMOS HUMANOS HIJOS DE DIOS .

By Brenda

Marie, I am so sorry about your son. My brother took his life at age 26 after a car accident did brain damage. It is hard when a love one dies of normal causes but you will never get over a death my someone's own hands. I will tell you alot of people will want to point a finger at your son and say he will not enter into heaven. I don't believe that because no one loved God anymore than my brother and I know that he is in heaven. I live for the day when he holds his hand out and helps me cross over into heaven. May God Bless You and help you get thru this lowest point in your life.

By sheila

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My prayers are with you and your family. Thank God you have all your brothers to help you get through this. God above and your family's love will help you tremendously.

By wolfy

My sincerest condolences to Marie, her ex-husband, Michael, and the whole Osmond family in their time of sorrow.

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