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Marie Osmond’s son commits suicide
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Marie Osmond's teenaged son, Michael Blosil, has killed himself by leaping to his death around 9 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, reports Entertainment Tonight, which quotes Marie's brother, Donny Osmond, as saying, "Please pray for my sister and her family."
According to ET, Michael left a note explaining he intended to end his life after a lengthy battle with severe depression that left him, he said, feeling as if he had no friends and could never fit in.
In 2007, Michael, then 16, entered a rehab facility. His mother said at the time, “My son Michael is an amazing young man, shown through his courage in facing his issues. As his mother, I couldn’t be more proud of him.”
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The reason for the visit to rehab was never disclosed. Michael is one of eight children Osmond has raised with ex-husband Brian Blosil.
By March 2009, Marie told PEOPLE that Michael seemed to be turning his life around. He was finishing up his last year of high school while living with his mom in Las Vegas, where she and Donny headline a show.
"I couldn't be more proud of him," Marie said at the time. "He's got a 3.9 GPA in high school. He's looking at scholarships to some wonderful colleges."
A rep for Donny and Marie Osmond confirmed to PEOPLE that the show at the Flamingo Hotel was canceled Saturday night. It is being determined how long the hiatus will remain in effect.
Marie Osmond, one of nine Utah-bred Osmond siblings, began performing with her brothers at age 3. She has been outspoken about the trials of her own life in the spotlight.
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In her 2001 memoir "Behind the Smile," she detailed her battle with postpartum depression following the birth of her son Matthew. She also revealed that she had been sexually abused as a child.
She did not identify her abusers but said they were not family members.
In 2006, Marie's rep denied that the singer had tried to commit suicide, attributing reports about Osmond to the postpartum she suffered.
I think I heard he was 18 and had just graduated high school (last year?). I also heard he had suffered from depression for some time and had received help for it in the past but seemed to be doing a lot better recently. It's a terrible tragedy for a life so young.
Depression is such a terrible disease, and in my opinion, so misunderstood. My heart goes out to all of them....so sad and so senseless.
I understand it was an adopted son, which is neither here nor there I guess, but he jumped several stories out of his motel room? 15 I think they said. My heart goes out to the family for sure.
That's so sad.
Oh how sad! I didn't hear this. My heart goes out to the Osmond family. I know how devastating suicide can be for the loved ones left behind. God bless them.
:-((( Sad. Our thoughts/prayers go out to the Osmond family. Each life is precious.
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