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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Monday 01 March

By darryl rutkowski

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my condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. my prayers are with you. in time you will heal and pick yourself up to continue on thats what your son would of wanted, take care of yourself!

Saturday 27 February

By csbddad

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It looks like Scharky's definition of "equality" is to name everything the same. Therefore, from now on I am gay and straight.

By Antoinette

We will keep you and your family in our prayers

By Dorie

How hard this be for a mother/father/brothers/sisters/ to lose a family member,reguardless of how, what age, addopted or not..How they were raised..As parents, we can only do our best. You & your family have my deepest condolences..

Friday 05 March

By VIC

Our thoughts are with your family at this time...

By diane

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY I CANT IMAGINE WHAT THERE GOING THROUGH.PRAYS ARE WITH YOU

By pat

marie, i understand your pain. I lost a son when he was 20, not from suicicde but the pain is just as great. i have always been a fan and i am really sorry that you and your family are going through the terrible time. our prayers will be with you and may
God bless you all

By Mary

Dear Marie and Osmond family, Your pain is being felt around the world. You have always represented the true meaning of what family means. When one is lost, the whole family suffers. I will keep you all in my prayers. Marie, may God hold you close to His heart as you grieve the loss of your son.

By terri

my heart is sadden for marie and the family. my prayers are with you marie.

By berners48

To Marie osmond and the osmond family what one say to a person who has lost a child except i am sorry for loss of your My heart goes out to you and yours I will say a prayer for you and your son depression is a hard thing to deal with especially at a young age i wish and pray you get through this as best you can. may god bless you and your family.

By Too Many Antidepressants ?

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With doctors prescribing antidepressants like they were candy, sad stories of suicide are reaching epidemic proportions. Our society has turned to pills to solve EVERYTHING.... God Bless this boy and the Osmond family during awfully tragic time.

By Kathy

My sincere sympathy and condolences to Marie Osmond and her family. May The Lord Jesus be with all of you at this difficult time.

By nancy

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WHEN YOU FEEL SUICIDAL YOU FEEL THAT YOU CAN'T STAND THE PAIN 1 MORE SECOND...BUT THE INTENSITY OF A FEELING CAN ONLY SUSTAIN ITS PEAK FOR SO LONG..AND THEN IT STARTS TO DISAPATE..
WHEN PEOPLE ARE SO CLINICALLY DEPRESSED..THEY CAN'T SEE THAT. THAT IS WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO REACH OUT.
WHAT PEOPLE ALSO DON'T REALIZE WHEN THEIR PSYCHIC PAIN IS SO INTENSE..IS THE FINALITY OF THE ACT.
AGAIN, REACH OUT.

By beth

Such a sad story. My heart and prayers go out to the entire Osmond family. Was Michael still in high school? Why was he living in his own apartment in L.A.? The article mentioned his high school GPA. Such a short life, to be so depressed to take his own life.

By Carolyn

To the entire Osmond Family..

Know that our love and, Prayers are with you all during this time of incredible loss.
May God's love surround you.
Carolyn

By Phil

Marie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. PA

Sunday 28 February

By Susan

I am so sorry for your lost of your loved one...At the age of 18...I can't imagine with the Prosperity AND THE POPULARITY AND WEALTH OF HIS FAMILY why a young man of this Family structure died so suddenly. God be with you at this time Osmond Family.

By vonamae

Michael was adopted, he may have had depression run in his birth family. There is no reason to believe that any of the other children have this disease. Although Marie herself suffered from depression after her last child, it does not mean all her children will suffer the same. Best to keep close to her family and children, and through prayer they will get through this tragedy. Lets all be kind. I just want to add that this world we live in seems to offer no hope for the future especially for teenagers. Parents need to pay attention. Send them down a road that makes them happy. Whatever they may have interests in, Music, acting, writing, who knows encourage them don't begrudge their dream. Life is for living

Marie, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family through this dificult time. Depression is a terrable sickness. Rest in peace Michael.

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what a screwed up family

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