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 Debbie

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WOW, THIS IS SO SAD AND HEARTBREAKING FOR THE oSMONDS. i AM SO VERY SORRY. tRAGIC,SO TRAGIC. RIP MIKE! BEST TO MARIE....BOY SHE HAS HAD HER SHARE OF CRAPPY TIMES!!

By alexiarose55

Marie and family and the entire Osmond family...

I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. What a terrible thing for a mother and father to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of great sadness.

By Shirley

Dear Marie-I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss-I have always loved your Music-even at my age now 58--When my parakeet had babies 5 weeks ago I named them Donny & Marie,and Marie is really
beautiful, May God be with you,and your family during this time.
Our prayers will be with you. Shirley

By Heidi-Sue

SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON MICHAEL. YOUS WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS

By swadsager

Dear marie,
I'Mso sorry for your lose,losing a child is not easy,we know what you are going thought,because just reasently,we lost my brother who was just 16 to a drunk and driver.ower family has u in ower prayers,and ower sympathy is with you and yours.
god bless you and be with you always,
sincerly,sonja

By Deborah Ramsey

Marie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My son who was 48 took his own life on November 28, 2009. He had battled depression and alchoholism for many years. We all tried to help him over the years and thought he was finally doing better. There is nothing worse than losing a child at any age. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tuesday 02 March

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YOUS ARE IN OUR PRAYERS

By plshimnow2002

Just goes to show ya kids from the best of homes, best grades in school, nice looking, can have depression too.
But nothing is worth taking your life over or even taking someone else's for that matter.
Just wished he'd have talked it out with anyone even with anger, because it's okay to be angry at your own parents.
signed,
a parent who deals with kids.

By Mr. Delma L. Reese,II

Mrs. Marie i am so sorry and you and your family have my condolences.

Mrs. Marie i am so sorry to hear about your son. You and your family have my condolences. My wife and i will be praying for you. I lost a cousin the same way you lost your son so i have a some what feeling like you. May God Bless you Mrs. Marie.

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By Scaredy

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He was looking at scholarships? Couldn't the family afford it?

By laura

u ass, scholarships are baised on merit.

By Beverly

If you can't say anything good then you should not say anything at all, especially at a time like this. The Ozmonds are very good people and are in my thoughts and prayers.People who say stupid things like this are just jealous because the Ozmonds are famous.

By klee

At a time like this you couldn't think of something nice to say about someone suffering the worst loss imaginable? You're an idiot

By imagebase1

Deepest sympathies. Liberty, MO

By barbara

i am so sorry. i can only imagine how horrible you must feel. may God watch over you and your family and cradle your son in his arms.

By silvabibble

Marie....The whole world is praying for you, your family and Michael. Depression is devastating . I know because I suffer from it. So sad that he chose that route. But I am sure he is at peace now. Glod Bless you all......

By Luci Kilpatrick

I was sorry to hear of your loss...Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time....

By jbjg24m

very tragic to lose a child of your own ,

By Patrick

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I LOVE THE OSMONDS AND HAVE FOR YEARS. I AM SO SAD!!!!!! AS FAR AS THE PERSON WHO SAID HE WAS GAY,THE ONE SISTER IS PUBLICLY OUT AND MARIE HAD THE GREAT, GOOD SENSE TO SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGE.I DONT KNOW IF THATS MICHAELS STORY, BUT IF YOU ARE GAY & MORMON,IGNORE THE CHURCH ON ITS ANTIGAY POSITION,BECAUSE BEING GAY OR NOT IS A NON-ISSUE. NO ONE IS LESS OR MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANOTHER IN GODS EYES. YOU CAN CHOOSE YOURE RELIGION,NOT YOURE SEXUAL IDENTITY. I KNOW MANY BELIEVERS WHO ARE GAY AND NOT & ALL ARE EQUAL IN GODS EYES. I FEEL SO NUMB FOR MARIE AND THIS FAMILY.

Sunday 28 February

By debbie garbino

I am so sorry to hear of your tragedy.It is so hard to lose a loved one and you have had your share .I have followed you & Donny since day one. I love you guys. I lost my mom & dad and grand parents along with my oldest brother in a 5 years span .Me being the only girl have not gotten over the loss.My prayers are with you & your family. Stay strong your other children will need you more than ever.May God be with you.

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