Marie Osmond's son dies

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Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son dies

February 27, 2010 6:06 p.m. EST


Marie Osmond's Web site says her eight children are "always her greatest treasures."



STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock," singer says in brief statement
• Michael Blosil was 18 years old, one of Osmond's eight children
• Death is under investigation, coroner's office official says

(CNN) -- Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, a family spokesman said Saturday.
"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time," the entertainer said in a statement through spokesman Alan Nierob.
Brian Elias of the Los Angeles Coroner's Office said the death is under investigation.
Her Web site, written last September, describes her as "the proud mother of eight beautiful children who are always her greatest treasures."
Marie Osmond and her brother Donny hosted the national television variety show "The Donny & Marie Show" from 1976 to 1981.
Afterward, she had acting and singing careers. She recently competed in a season of "Dancing With the Stars."
In 2001, she wrote "Behind the Smile," about her experience with postpartum depression.

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looks like suicide



Michael Blosil is the 18 year-old adopted son of Marie Osmond and Brian Blosil. Osmond and Blosil have eight children, five of whom were adopted, including Michael. Michael has been known to be battling severe depression, and checked himself into a depression treatment facility in 2007, when he was 16.



On February 26, 2010, Michael Blosil committed suicide, jumping from his apartment building in Los Angeles.Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil commits suicide in L.A. | Ministry of Gossip | Los Angeles Times The incident occurred at approximately 9:00pm PST. Shortly after, his body was discovered on the ground, below an apartment balcony.Marie Osmond's son found dead: ABC - thestar.com Paramedics were on the scene after receiving a 911 call just before 9:30pm indicating that someone had fallen.Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com.

The teen left behind a suicide note, the contents of which have not been made public yet. Reports about the suicide note indicate that Michael expressed that his decision was made due to his depression, lack of friends, and feeling that he could never fit in.Michael Blosil Suicide: Marie Osmond's Son Dies In Los Angeles

Releasing a public statement about her son's death, Marie Osmond stated via her publicist: "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time."Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil commits suicide in L.A. | Ministry of Gossip | Los Angeles Times

Michael's celebrity uncle, Donny Osmond, released the following statement regarding the tragedy: "Please pray for my sister and her family."

An autopsy is planned for the body of Michael Blosil, which will include toxicology tests.Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com


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<LI id=sort-section_10232159 pinned="0" layout_order="2">History of Depression

Michael Blosil was known to have a history with severe depression, which his family was aware of. In 2007, at the age of 16, Blosil checked himself into a rehab facility. Although the type of rehabilitation he received was never confirmed, statements by his mother, Marie Osmond, suggest that the treatment was related to his depression issues. Marie was quoted as saying: "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. The press and public have always been kind and gracious in the past, and I know they will continue to respect our privacy during this time."Michael Blosil, Son of Marie Osmond, Commits Suicide - The Hollywood Gossip

Possibly worsening Blosil's condition was the announcement of his parents' divorce. Marie Osmond and then-husband Brian Blosil announced in 2007 that they would be divorcing after 20 years of marriage.Marie Osmond's teenage son Michael Blosil commits suicide | Mail Online

Until news broke of his tragic death, Michael's public struggle had outwardly appeared to be a story of triumph, as the teenager graduated from high school in 2009 with a 3.9 GPA, prompting Marie to boast about Michael's applications to various prestigious colleges.Marie Osmond's teenage son Michael Blosil commits suicide | Mail Online At the time, Michael was living in Las Vegas, where his mom and uncle headline a show at the Flamingo Hotel.Marie Osmond's Son Commits Suicide - Marie Osmond : People.com


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<LI id=sort-section_10232164 pinned="0" layout_order="1000">Family Life

Michael was one of eight siblings in the Osmond-Blosil family and was one of the middle children of the clan, age-wise. His siblings ranged in age from 8-27 years old, and included Stephen (born 1983), Jessica (born 1987), Rachael (born 1989), Brandon (born 1996), Brianna (born 1997), Matthew (born 1999), and Abigail (born 2002). Of the siblings, Stephen was born to Marie with her ex-husband Stephen Craig, Rachael and Matthew were fathered by Brian Blosil, and the other siblings--Jessica, Michael, Brandon, Brianna, and Abigail--were all adopted into the Blosil family.Brian Blosil and Marie Osmond Marriage Profile

The large family was rocked by news in 2007 that Marie Osmond and Brian Blosil were divorcing. The couple had been married for twenty years. At the time of the divorce announcement, Marie issued the statement: "Our marriage has always been a faithful one, and neither of us is assigning fault for the divorce."Brian Blosil and Marie Osmond Marriage Profile

[mastiffmom]

How sad, no parent should have to bury their child.

[Hollow]

-removed

[Curly]

Hopefully one bad apple won't spoil the whole bunch.........girl.

I'm going to hell