The young Mormons quickly rose to prominence as adolescent idols by projecting a pure, wholesome image. When the Osmonds’ song “One Bad Apple”
Climbed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1971 and remained there for five weeks, the band’s fame reached its zenith. The brothers soon parted ways to seek careers on their own.
Meanwhile, Donny and Marie were starting their own rise to fame. Wayne wed Kathlyn White, the Miss Utah the year before, in 1974. Together, they have five kids.
Over the years, Wayne had several health issues. In 1997, a brain tumour was identified in him. The tumour was successfully treated,
