Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil commits suicide in L.A.

Michael Blosil, the 18-year-old son of Marie Osmond, jumped to his death Friday night from his downtown Los Angeles apartment building, leaving behind a note, ETOnline reports, referring to a lifelong battle with depression.

"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," his mother said through her publicist Saturday.

Donny Osmond, his uncle, said on Saturday morning: "Please pray for my sister and her family."

Tonight's "Donny & Marie" show at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas has been canceled.

In November 2007, Michael, then 16, entered rehab, though what he was being treated for was not disclosed.

Osmond and Michael's father, Brian Blosil, announced in March 2007 that they were divorcing after nearly 21 years of marriage. Osmond and Blosil had two biological children together and adopted five others, including Michael. Brian Blosil also adopted Osmond's child from her first marriage. 

-- Christie D'Zurilla

Photo: Marie Osmond in 2001. Credit: Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times

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Comments

[Jack King]

That is horrible. My heart goes out to their family. Regardless of the reason, losing a child is the worst thing that ever could happen.

[Debbie Witten]

Lord cover Marie and her family in your LOVE, PRESANCE and PEACE. Shower them with GRACE as they face this difficult time in your loving presance. I lost my father to sucide in 2000, and I know the pain they are enduring at this moment.Celebrate Michaels life, do not look at the negative of this, but the life you had to love and cherrish. Remember our children are only on loan to us.
May you find peace thru the difficult days, months and years ahead of you.
God Loves you and so do we

[Chris]

All I can say is that he is in a much better place than we are. He is free, we are not. Yet. But we'll all get there too.

[Laura Cox]

God bless

[diane]

celebrity kids, why do a lot of them end their lives tragically. it could have something to do with the fact that the parents are not there and the family is disfunctional. wake up you people.

[Laura]

Marie and family my God wrap his loving arms around you at this very sad time. I am so sorry to hear about your son, but know that he too is now being comforted in Gods loving embrace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Josephm]

The ultimate pain is to loose a child, my deepest heartfelt sympathy to Marie, the Osmond, and Blosil families.

[Angelina]

My heart goes out to the entire Osmond family... Such a sad day... Much love and respect..

[Scotts Mum]

There are two new stars in heaven this week. I hope Michael and Andrew (Koenig)have finally found the peace that eluded them for so long. Thoughts and prayers for the families.

[Californian]

Heartfelt condolences to all the family. : (

[Cinda]

My condolences and prayers to Marie and her family as well as the entire extended families. Depression and addictions are horrible diseases that are completely damaging on their own, let alone together. I have a family member going through the same exact things, and we have been battling his thoughts of "better off dead" for years. I do not want to know how Marie is feeling, but I can almost imagine. My love and thoughts to you, Marie.

[Rita Smith]

Marie-I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. You are all in my prayers. Take care of yourself Marie.

[Cheryl Frisbie-Harper]

Dear Marie and Loved ones.
Stand strong together, wrapped in Faith and Love. I and countless unknown strangers all pray for you during this difficult time. We are just friends, with a great deal of respect for you and your's; although we've never met (perhaps in the next life); we still care. You are not alone. I wish I knew the words to offer and make everything and everyone all well, but here we are with our cyber hugs, love, tears and kindness to offer: we want nothing in return. I somehow, survived two brain anuerism's four years ago with with only a couple of weeks missing from my life, two scars and some hardware in my skull to show for it. All I know is that God works in mysterious ways, all of which are for the best and even if we don't understand, there is a purpose. Stand strong in your Faith. God is with you and Michael.

[Robert Moore]

All my thoughts and prayers are with Marie and the whole Osmond family. We must do more to try to stop young people from killing themselves. We need more resources, crisis lines and support for young people to access. We all must make ourselves aware of the warning signs for depression & suicidal tendencies.

Robert Moore
Young Adults Program Director
Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons

[LOUISE RICE BOSTON MA]

Dear Marie,I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you Just when you climb one mountain theres a bigger one,divorce... fire ...deaths...but you always came back please dont take to lons and never forget the strength you have Sincerly Louise

[Kelly]

Marie, I am so sorry. my heart goes out to you and your family at this time of this unimaginable loss. please take care and stay close to your family. :(

[Sarah]

We must always remember to call the police should we ever discover someone is suicidal and will not agree to seek immediate help. It's ok to ask them how they feel, if they are considering suicide, if they have any plans for the future or any thoughts of how they might do it. As a society we need to develop healthier ways of relating and find ways to make each life stage easier and more hopeful. My sympathy to this young man's family.

[JDV]

Having had a son who attempted suicide at the age of 15 my heart aches for Marie Osmond & her family. This is the absolute worst thing in the world that can happen to a mother. ~ R I P Michael ~ no more pain.

[Virginia Powers]

My heart goes out to Marie, the father, siblings and extended family and friends. As a mother who knows the pain of losing a child (we lost our daughter at 26), my heart and prayers are with Marie and her family at this time. Only God can help her deal with such a loss. Her faith will be much needed in this hour. Know that others are standing in prayer for you at this time. We love you and we care.

[Sharon C (Colo Spgs, Co)]

To loose a child is like loosing apart of your spirit and soul...My sincere sympathy to "Marie Osmond & Family"...tomorrow will be one year since my son has graduated to be with our "Lord Jesus Christ", my only consolation is to know he is in a better place than this..God is with you Marie...

[Derek Powers]

Our families'deepest sympathy goes out to Marie and all of Michael's family. The adversary is very subtle, patient and persistent. If he can convince a person they don't need to remain in their body anymore, he wins. We need to encourage our young people to discuss with someone their curiosity and fascination with the idea of taking one's life. Our emotions and psychological pains can make us feel hopeless when in fact the feelings in time will pass and there is always hope. People just don't seem to get the permanence of such a decision and the fact that it truly does hurt people other than the individual taking their own life. We will pray for you both in our hearts and on bended knees. We must listen more to our youth, love them even when we are at a total loss for how they think, and pick our battles with them ever so judiciously. Don't blink, time passes like a flash and then they are all grown up and we can only hope we have not said or done anything we wish we could take back. Life is a celebration and a bundle of miracles. We have to stop being so hard on ourselves and family members to be some amazing imagined thing. Just find joy in the day because if you can't be happy today, what makes you think you can be happy when you aquire this or do that. Life is now, not next month, next year etc. If you are having a hard time loving someone, find a way to serve them.

[Rev. Bruce Barton]

I"m so very sorry for your loss--I have admired the Osmand family for many many years, but more specifically Marie whom i consider to be one of the strongest faithful examples of the LDS tradition in public view. My prayers and the prayers of my family are with you all.
RevBruce

[Anna]

My heartfelt prayers to Marie and her family. Losing a child is devastating and I pray God will comfort you in this time of loss. So sorry!

[Robert in Maryland]

I work in Suicide Prevention and also a fan of the Osmonds growing up. Very, very sorry for the loss.

[CeeCee]

So sad and devastating for a parent, who could not help their child with a horrible disease...depression. Why do young children have such depression in their lives??