New Delhi, April 21 -- Alan Osmond, a founding member of the family group The Osmonds, has died at the age of 76.

His death was confirmed by family members, with tributes noting both his role in shaping the group's success and his long struggle with health issues. Osmond had lived with multiple sclerosis for decades, a condition that eventually limited his ability to perform.

Born in 1949, Alan Osmond was the oldest of the performing Osmond siblings. He helped form the group in the 1960s, guiding its early development and taking on a leadership role both on and off stage. The Osmonds gained prominence through television appearances and live performances, becoming a well-known act in the United States and internationally.

The group's ri...