Alan Osmond was 76 when he died.
But his story began long before the world knew the Osmond name.
It began with brothers singing together.
It grew into one of the most remarkable family entertainment careers in American history.
And it ultimately became a story about something bigger than fame.
It became a story about responsibility, faith, family and perseverance.
His younger brother Donny called Alan a leader.
His brother Merrill remembered him as a man of deep faith.
His sister Marie remembered a protective big brother.
His children knew him as their father.
His wife knew him as her husband.
And millions of fans knew him as one of the voices and faces of the Osmonds.
All of those descriptions are true.
Alan Osmond's greatest legacy may not be a particular song, television show or concert.
It may be the example he gave his family and his fans: that a life can change dramatically, that illness can take away abilities, that fame can disappear, and yet love, faith, creativity and purpose can remain.
