Michael Blosil, 18, son of entertainer Marie Osmond, dies in downtown L.A.

Michael Blosil, the 18-year-old son of entertainer Marie Osmond, has died, authorities confirmed Saturday.

Blosil died Friday night, and his death was being investigated by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office, said coroner's Lt. Brian Elias.

Officials could not comment on a report posted on ETOnline.com saying Blosil had jumped from his downtown Los Angeles apartment at 9 p.m. Friday and had left a suicide note.

“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,” Osmond, 50, said in a statement.

Tammy Nguyen, a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in downtown L.A., said Blosil attended the same school, majoring in apparel manufacturing.

Nguyen said she gathered with other students at the lobby of the Met, an apartment building at Flower and Ninth streets Friday night, and said she saw Blosil’s body covered with a white sheet on the sidewalk.

“Everyone was in shock,” Nguyen said. Blosil lived on the eighth floor.

Osmond is best known for the ABC variety show “Donny and Marie” in the late 1970s, in which she starred with her brother. Both she and her brother have performed on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” and now have a variety show at the Flamingo Showroom in Las Vegas.

Saturday evening's show has been canceled.

-- Rong-Gong Lin II

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

Comments

[truth troll]

I wonder if this kid found out that Donny was his dad. Lord knows that would make me want to off myself.

[Amanda]

How terrible!
Praying for you guys.

[Dan]

He had an identity crisis. He couldn't figure out if he was a little bit country or a little bit rock & roll.

[Marvin8]

He was probably gay, ostracized from his Mormon religion and family, then killed himself by jumping from his window. Then again, I could be making the whole thing up.

[lizaanne]

How horribly sad. May he rest in peace.

[Lori]

I am so sorry to hear a family I grew up with (the Osmonds) have suffered teh loss of a child. My heart goes out to all of you in this very difficult time.

[peej]

keep Marie and her family in my prayers at this most difficult time to comprehend.
parents please wake up and pay more than the usual attention to your children!

[Lynn]

Our prayers and thoughts are with Marie Osmond and her family! May you some day be able to come to peace wuth this tragedy and maybe find strength to talk to others.. God bless, Chambers Family - Ne.

[wayne]

Our thought's an prayer's go out to marie an all the family. Sorry for your loss. We love ya Marie.

[Glenn Richko]

marie

So sorry 4 your lost,are prayers go out to u and your family,Im a keyboard player singer in vegas,I lost a son 7 years ago took a big part of my life away,If u ever need someone to talk to,I would be glad if u called,and help u get through this hard time,i love u from a young man ,and u were always a great perfromer,hope u get through this.God Bless.702-547-1360 Glenn Richko

[Leanne Field]

My heart goes out to Marie Osmond and her family. I used to watch "The Donny & Marie" show back in the day and absolutely loved it...I was only about 10 years old then. Obviously Michael was going thru a lot in his life and now he's at peace...even if so tragic of a loss. May God be with them all at this time.

[Jennifer Kaye]

The world is such a complex place to interact. 2 beautiful young men, both coming from entertainment families, have taken their lives in the past few days. We may never know how many other families less famous have lost their loved ones recently. We must stay close to those we love. Even when they push us away or seemingly get better, depression, anxiety and the feeling of being overwhelmed is too much for so many to handle. The doctors are so ready to prescribe the "easy" method that never really addresses the core challenge. We grew up with you Marie Osmond. Terribly terribly sorry to hear about your loss. My nephew took his life many years ago. He was 16. May god and the love of those that surround you today, carry you through this very difficult time. Jennifer Kaye

[Jerri]

My sincere sympathies, prayers for peace and comfort for Marie, her kids, her family and friends. The loss of a child is never easy and suicide is especially hard. I hope that the press/tv/etc give you and your family the respect, time and space to grieve and heal. God be with you all, always.

[Randy: Rayjob]

I just want to say how sorry my wife and I are concerning the loss of Michael Blosil. To loose a family member is a horrible experience. Their (the Osmond Family) faith and family unit will pull them through. But of course, it is a very difficult time. As they already realize, he's at peace and in a much better place than we all are! Life and Earth is wonderful, but not Heaven. I truely believe that one taking his or her own life is not a sentence of going to the place many others believe. God is not only our God, but also our "Just God" as it says in the Bible. Believe me, God knows and understands the pain in Michael's life. Michael and his family will be prayed for this day.

Sincerely
Jen & Randy (RJ)

[deborah]

My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace, Michael.

[DJC]

Religion? What difference does the choice of a religious belief and/or conviction have when it comes to the death of a family member? WE FEEL LOSS AND WE GRIEVE!!! To the Osmond Family and, especially, to Marie and her ex-Husband ... may God offer you and yours solace and may you find peace one day in connection with this loss in his Love and Blessings

[Randy: Rayjob]

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[Maria]

This is the reason I am in university, to become a children's through young adult psychologist so I can help people who see only death as a way out, I keep them in my prayers every night.

[Joanna]

This has to be the most difficult thing for a parent to experience. My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to Marie and her whole family during this sad time at the loss of a son, who was also a brother and nephew. May he now rest in peace.

[Tim Rodriguez]

I'm sorry Marie....our prayers are with you.

[observer]

How sad is that!
Poor Marie and the rest of the family.
That has got to be a mom's worst nightmare.

[The Eaton Family]

What a sad, sad day!! Our hearts go out to Marie and the entire family. God Bless You All!!!

[Scott Wolf]

No one should have to lose a child. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you Marie, as well as your family during this time of loss and sadness.

[margie]

My heart goes out to marie and her family. As a mother I can not Imgine your pain. I will say a pray for you and your family. Marie I love you as a performer and am so sadden by the news of your son. My prayers are with you and I am so sorry for your loss,

[CH]

Lots of young people at around this age don't realize all the years and years they have left and that things can, and will, change not only for the better but way beyond what they ever thought possible.

Some other things young people should be taught at an early age include: every problem has a solution, you can always find friends if you want, and where to go in confidence when you need sound advice. Never should a tradegy like this ever happen again.