Marie Osmond breaks her silence after the death of her brother, Wayne Osmond

Marie Osmond She praises her brother Wayne Osmond After his death at the age of 73 years.

“I've been taking a break from social media for the past nine months and will continue to do so because I've felt the need to disconnect and spend time with family,” Mary, 65, wrote on Twitter. Instagram On Wednesday, January 8th. “I'm so grateful that just a few weeks ago I was able to take a long trip to spend time with my brother Wayne. I really felt the Spirit compelling me to go see him, and I'm so grateful that I listened to what I was feeling.

Mary thought about the time she spent with Wayne before his death, adding that she didn't realize that It would be the last time she saw him.

“I will cherish those hours I spent with him for the rest of my life. Little did I know that a few days after my visit, he would have a massive stroke,” she continued. “I have not given any interviews or issued any statements until this post. The truth is, it's so hard to put into words, but I'll do my best to honor one of the most loving men I've ever known.

In this emotional post, Mary admitted to Wayne Death left 'another giant hole' In her heart. “There is no doubt that Wayne had a long and successful career as an artist, musician and songwriter. But what stands out to me as his sister are the joy-filled, fun-filled times I spent laughing with him and our deeply intellectual conversations that left me enlightened. “He has always been the safe place I go to when I need to advice.”

News broke on January 2 that Wayne had died in Salt Lake City along with his brother Meryl Osmond Advertising on Facebook. “My brother was a saint before he came into this world, and he will leave a greater saint than he came,” Merrill wrote at the time, noting that his brother “endured much” before his death.

Wayne Lead along As part of the band The Osmonds, Merrill and his brothers Donnie, Alan and Jay reached the peak of their success in the 1970s. While celebrating Wayne's life on Wednesday, Mary participated Some of their favorite moments together.

“I loved Wayne deeply, and he lavished that love on his beautiful wife, Kathy, whom he loved with all his heart, and on his beautiful children and grandchildren. That's all he talked about! ♥ I also admired him for his deep love and unwavering devotion to God our Father and His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ “Throughout his life, Wayne was an honorable member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was his eternal compass, and he was a light to others as he bore witness to God's great plan for us in this life. If you can, listen to one of my favorite albums by my brothers, “The Plan.”

Mary concluded by sharing support for those who may be He's going through a similar experience. “So now, if I could say anything to him, it would be: Wayne, I could not cherish the gift God has given me more than to be loved by you in this life!” I wrote. “You are a true and loving brother, and I will miss you so much. 💔 I forever testify my immense love for you with every fiber of my heart and soul!🥲 #TillWeMeetAgain.”

She added: “I know that many of you understand these feelings resulting from the loss of your loved ones,” and also sent her “deepest prayers” to those affected by the outbreak of raging wildfires in Los Angeles.