Marie Osmond Is Grateful to Daughters for Pie on 63rd Birthday Days after She Was Longing for Late Son
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Marie Osmond celebrated her 63rd birthday with her daughters, who made her happy with homemade pie.
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Osmond became a mother of eight, and her children mean the world to her. She loves her adopted and biological kids equally.
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Her son Michael was a talented boy, and one day, he jumped from a high-rise building, leaving everyone in shock.
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Osmond still misses her son and paid tribute 12 years after his tragic death.
Country and pop singer Marie Osmond is a doting mom of seven children but had eight in total. She sadly lost one of her kids through suicide and has not been the same since.
Music artist Marie Osmond just celebrated her 63rd birthday and had her day extra special as her two daughters made her favorite pie.
Marie Osmond attends the 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 06, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California ┃Source: Getty Images
The loving mom gushed over the gesture on Instagram alongside a photo of her and the kids posing while holding the pie:
"My daughters, Rachael and Jessica, made my favorite birthday present. Rachael's homemade banana cream pie!!! I asked Rachael to get in the photo with us, and her hat was all she'd allowed to be in the picture."
At the end of her special day, the talk show host shared how she spent her birthday and thanked fans for their good wishes via video alongside a caption that read: "Thank you all so much," adding she had a good time:
"I've had a wonderful day. I spent it with my husband and my children here in Vegas; they took me to see Piff; it was incredible and so fun. We went out to dinner."
Fortunately, the Utah native has beautiful daughters who can make her happy nowadays. Sadly, Osmond lost one of her eight children 12 years ago.
Osmond Says Nothing Compares to Motherhood
Per Closer Weekly, Osmond became a first-time mom in 1983 when she welcomed her son, Stephen Jr., with her husband, Steve Craig. The couple married the year before in 1982 but divorced in 1985.
Following the dissolution of her first marriage, the songstress wed for the second time with Brian Blosil in 1986. The pair later welcomed seven kids together; Abigail, Brandon, Brianna, Jessica, Matthew, Michael, and Rachael.
Singers Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond and children during Ringling Bros. Circus Opening Night Benefit at Sports Arena on July 2, 1998 in Los Angeles, California ┃Source: Getty Images
Osmond once said motherhood means everything to her. She noted that despite her career accomplishments, no none of them came close to her experience as a mom:
"Out of all the awards and accolades that I have been blessed with throughout my life, nothing comes close in comparison with the blessings I receive from being a mother to my eight children."
In her memoir, "Behind the Smile: My Journey out of Postpartum Depression," the author shared that she "felt" her kids' "presence" before they were born.
Some of Osmond's children are adopted, but she expressed that her feelings for them are the same as those for her biological kids.
Talk show host Marie Osmond pictured with her daughters Rachel and Jessica at a gala dinner on July 22 1998┃Source: Getty Images
She gets frequently asked which of her children are adopted, and the "Paper Roses" singer always says she cannot recall.
"I am often asked by the media which of my seven children are adopted. I always reply, 'I can't remember. There is no difference," said the Hollywood starlet.
Osmond says she always tells her brood that she is imperfect and would "never be a perfect" mom, but she clarified that she would "always have a perfect love" for them.
In the book, "Might as Well Laugh About it Now," the philanthropist penned that she is a devoted mother while revealing that her offspring love traveling and enjoy living on a tour bus.
She Lost Her Second Son - Michael Blosil
Osmond wrote about her late son Michael Blosil, who was a talented 17-year-old. He had been accepted into a performing arts program for high school students.
Like his mother, he had an ear for music and played almost every musical instrument there was, just like his grandfather. Osmond divulged that her son was a pinch-hit drummer.
Marie Osmond and sons Stephen, Michael, and Brandon at the "Toy Story 2" - World Premiere ┃Source: Getty Images
From the outside, he seemed to have a "happy" life, said one of his close friends, but that was far from it as he suffered from addiction. However, Michael managed to beat it after spending time in rehab.
After that, his mom and dad divorced in 2007. By 2008, Osmond and her brood moved to Los Angeles, which was the perfect opportunity for him and his mother to get a fresh start.
(L-R) Son Michael Blosil, Marie Osmond, Donny Osmond, son Brandon Osmond arrive at the 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 13, 1998 in Los Angeles, California ┃Source: Getty Images
Michael even enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in LA, something his mom said she was proud of him about and tweeted:
"Wow, I'm proud of that kid! He really took charge of his future."
A general view of the front of the building at the 900 block of South Flower Street where Michael Blosil committed suicide on February 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California ┃Source: Getty Images
Sadly, Michael died by suicide in Los Angeles in 2010. Osmond was left "devastated" by her son's death. Per People, a family friend noted that the actress was well aware that her child "was troubled" but could have never imagined that "he would take his life."
Osmond Grieved Her Son's Death through Music
In November 2016, Osmond spoke candidly about grieving the loss of her son in an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly. She revealed her reluctance to spend the holidays at home following Michael's death:
"When my son passed away, I didn't want to be home for Christmas."
Flowers placed in front of the building at the 900 block of South Flower Street where Michael Blosil committed suicide on February 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California ┃Source: Getty Images
As an escape, she chose to go on a Christmas tour after her brother Donny Osmond suggested the idea. After that experience, Osmond learned how to celebrate the season again.
"I truly believe that you forget your own pain when you help other people have a great time," she said. Singing helped Osmond cope with losing Michael, but she disclosed that some people were not happy that she went back to work soon after his passing.
She explained that her other children also needed to live, which was how she eventually dealt with the loss, adding music played a significant role in doing that:
"I have seven other children who needed to keep living, and that was how I processed my pain. Music is a powerful thing. When you stop loving music, you die."
Osmond expressed that music always comes to her rescue through the ups and downs in her life. To date, the "Deep Purple" singer still grieves and misses her son. Every birthday, she remembers him.
In May 2017, Osmond paid tribute to Michael on what would have been his birthday. She called him his "angel" on the post with a throwback photo while revealing that he was "born on his grandma's birthday."
In May 2020, the pop star paid another homage to Michael on social media. She posted a picture holding her young son and captioned the post: "Happy Birthday, my angel son!! I love you eternally."
Just recently, before her own birthday, a member of the show business family, the Osmonds, shared she misses Michael, although it has been 12 years since he died by suicide.
Osmond revealed her beloved child "fought depression" most of his life and that when he ended his life, he was way too "young to know that things get better.”
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