Marie Osmond Returning to Work in Las Vegas

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 4th 2010 09:32AM

Just days after her son's tragic death, Marie Osmond is heading back to work. Osmond's son, Michael Blosil, jumped to his death from his Los Angeles apartment building last Friday. Despite her devastating loss, Marie is scheduled to resume performances with her brother Donny at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on March 9th.

Discussing Osmond's decision to return to work so quickly, the show's producer, Chip Lightman, told PEOPLE, "I think performing will help the healing process for her."

Osmond will hit the stage following her son's funeral, which is set to take place in Osmond's native Utah. Donny and Marie have also scheduled an additional five shows at the Flamingo in April to make up for the time they took off following Blosil's death.

Osmond's son had a well-documented history of depression following his parents' divorce and was admitted to rehab in 2007. However, despite his difficulties, Blosil's life seemed to be on an upward trajectory.

In a 2009 interview with PEOPLE, Osmond said of her son, "I couldn't be more proud of him. He's got a 3.9 GPA in high school. He's looking at scholarships to some wonderful colleges."

Tags: donny osmond, marie osmond

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Thursday 04 March

By hello lana

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You know what I do have a right to express my thoughts and for ALL OF YOU that say I do not know how a mom grieves, you are DEAD WRONG! My youngest brother was murdered June 2001 and my mom died when he was 11 yrs old in 1972, my sister and I raised him and I can tell you our whole family was so devastated we could barely go out in public at all, so yes I think she is wrong.

By denise

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she is wrong because she isn't grieving in the same manner that you did ????

By Judy

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Don't judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes! I am so tired of people judging others. Prayers are with you Marie and all of the family.

By Sandie Wells

If you have never lost a child keep your mouth SHUT.

By MAC

SYMPATHY MUCH? I LOVE HOW OTHER PEOPLE FEEL THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO TELL SOMEBODY HOW TO LIVE THEIR LIFE, AND HANDLE THEIR GRIEF.
SHE HAS WORKED MOST OF HER LIFE. TALENT? NOT FOR ME TO SAY, BUT THEY HAVE ENDURED WHERE MANY HAVE QUIT OR FAILED.
FOR YOU PEOPLE IN FAIRY LAND, THEY HAVE THIS THING, IT'S CALLED A CONTRACT WHICH DICTATES EVERYTHING THEY WILL, WON'T, CAN, AND CANNOT DO, RIGHT DOWN TO WHAT IS IN THEIR DRESSING ROOMS, WHAT THEY WILL WEAR, HOW LONG A SHOW WILL RUN, AND WHAT MUST BE PRESENT. ALL PERFORMERS HAVE THESE CONTRACTS AND RIDERS. THERE ARE FINANCIAL PENALTIES BUILT IN, AND INSURANCE FOR PRODUCTION ISSUES THAT ARISE. HOWEVER, THE LEGALALITIES OF BREAKING THIS CAN BE STEEP, AND PROTRACTED. SO, I GUESS YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE HER ADD THIS ON TO AN ALREADY NSUFFERABLE SITUATION TO MAKE THINGS WORSE?

By Barbara Neville

My thanks for Lloyd G's post. It now occurs to me that the reason I'm so interested in Marie, is because in many ways, we're all in this together. Ask not for whom the bell tolls, etc.

By Katey

she is s greedy uncaring mother.......
how dare she go back to work all chipper
when she hasn't even buried her son yet.

God help us......
I can't stand her @!

you seem to be a very judgemental person. Do you have many friends ??

KATEY,
I'M SURE SHE IS EQUALLY AS FOND OF YOUR @SS AS WELL. I GUESS YOU KNOW HER PERSONALLY SINCE U KNOW SHE'S GOING BACK TO WORK "ALL CHIPPER" AND ALL. BET SHE'S DANCING ALL THE WAY BACK TO VEGAS AND HAVING A PARTY. I CAN'T STAND INSUFFERABLE IGNORANCE.

By Debra

You have to see the whole picture. As a mother of other suviving children I too would fight as hard as I could to carry on a normal life for the sake of my other children and relatives who love me. Let me tell you this though ,that the truth would be Inside I would rather go to the grave with my child and not even live.The pain would be too much to endure so the fight to carry on as normal as one can would be the greatest fight of ones life. So do not judge Marie for her actions to carry on for the sake of those who care for her. She is spraring them intense pain which takes a brave person to put on a front like that, and I hope she does not have a break down later.

By J9

Would your "normal" life involve leaving your kids for untold hours of make-up, personal training, stage shows? While....one would assume your children were grieving for their lost brother? If so...shame on you.

Friday 05 March

By Christy

to J9 -

How do you know Marie's schedule? Actually, having seen the show and talked to a couple of the behind the stage people at a meet and greet, I do know. Marie arrives about 7 PM with her kids. The show starts at 7:30. The show ends at 9:30 and there is a 20 minute meet and greet. The little kids leave with a sitter after the show starts and are put to bed. The older kids can stay if they want (one of her older kids works as a show assistant so is there). Marie is home by 10:30 at the latest five nights a week. She gets up with her kids for school and spends after school time and dinner with them every day. That's her schedule. Her two oldest kids don't live with her (26 and 23 years old). Her 20 year old works with her. She has four kids at home.

By llednez

Everybody grieves in the way that's best for them. Keeping busy like Marie is doing is probably best. Why should she sit around thinking and sink into the depths of despair. Life goes on. All the best, Marie.

By Dee

Why is it anyone's business how she handles the death or her life? Do all of you not have enough to do in your own life that you feel you have the right to pick apart anothers ? I speak from having 2 brothers kill themselfs years apart for not the same reason,,, but depression driving them to the point of no return. So take your little pettyness and find something better to do.

By johann

Dee-Well Said I agree.
It is None of our business. We all grieve in different ways. Who are we to judge and say when she should go back to work. Sometimes its the only way to keep one sane after such a tragedy. May her son
RIP my prayers are with the family.

By Patti

Stop!!!!! You don't know what you would do. People still need to work. If you can't say anything good "shut up"

By GLV

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I lost my own sister in a tragic way last year and there was also a recovery effort to find her for five days. It was the most traumatic thing that has ever happened in my life... I took ten days off from work. My employer was telling me to hurry up and get back, I did so as soon as my sister's funeral was over. Returning to work, I was laid off just weeks later. I've been out of work since--not by choice.

There's no telling what other stresses Marie is facing. I'm sure Marie has contractual obligations and is doing what is right for her. No one--but no one has the right to judge anyone on how they grieve.

By Just me

Sometimes life gives you no choices and this is one of those times for Marie. I am sure it is going to take every ounce of energy she has to walk out on that stage, but maybe, concentrating on delivering a song will take her mind away from the terrible tragedy for 3 minutes.

By nancymom1

just because marie is returning to work doesnt mean she isnt going with a broken heart.who is anyone to judge? look in your own back yard. i lost a son ,it has been 27 years and i still grieve every day ,but i dont go around crying in front of anyone .i keep it to my self and it drives me crazy some days

By Lori walker

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This is exactly why the son toook his life A huge lack of attention on the part of the parents both Marie and her husband She's self indulgent

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