Thanks for this great article! The news about the Osmonds performing after 25 years brought back memories of my adoration of all the Osmonds when I was a teenager. It was great to read about Marie and to find out about what she has done after the end of the Donny and Marie show. The details about her life and her kids are great. It would be nice to see a snapshot of her family.

i think that marie is doing very well without her former husband brian because she comes from a good mormon family she has got all of her brothers alan wayne merrill jay donny jimmy and her two older brothers that are deaf and they are called virl and tommy and she has got two good parents whos names are george and olive but sadly her mother olive died a fews years ago but her father george is still alive and they have the same birthday the 13th of october and they and the rest of the osmonds belong to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints

i would like to say to marie osmond and her family good luck in her without her husband brian because after all she has got her children to keep her company all the best marie osmond from susan duncan

Thank you for putting this article on the internet. It lets us out here know how she is doing. Marie is a bright light that shines when she walks into a room and I appreciate all of her contributions to people.

I THINK MARIE HAS DONE VERY WELL FOR HERSELF & GOOD LUCK IN DANCING WITH THE STARS. YOU LOOKED VERY NICE IN YOUR DANCING. I LOVE TO SEE THAT SHOW.

DIANNE MAXWELL

BELVIDERE, TENN.

Love to watch you on Dancing with Stars hope you win

i would like like to wish marie and her father george osmond both a very happy birthday 4 today and i would to wish their two older brothers virl and tommy a very happy birthday and i just cant wait to see all seven members of the osmonds up on stage in sheffield at the hallam fm arean love from sue duncan a very big fan of the osmonds

You are a very beautiful woman. Keep up the good work. You are amazing to watch while you dance. Makes a woman feel like she can do anything if she puts her mind to it!

Been a favorite of mine since i was in my late teens, donny too, have all of your vinyl albums, still,and your family's. Always dreamed of a day i would meet you. now i am 52, and still enjoy everything you do. just wanted to say, god bless you and your family. you have truly been an inspiration, to mine. Roger from Ohio

Marie: It has been so wonderful for me to see you on Dancing with the Stars. You will continue to get my votes everytime. We all know that you do not have to win the Dancing with the Stars contest to prove anything. You've already proven too all of us who love you, just how special you are. You are not only a beautiful woman outside, but also on the inside - the way you have lived your life proves this. I love you because you have such high moral standards,and your talents and gifts bring such joy to others. The biggest thing that makes you so special is that it's also plain to see that God is in your life. May He bless and keep you and your family in His care, always.
Love and blessings to you,
Anna Samons - Florida

Marie,
I think that you are such an amazing woman you inspire me in so many ways! I love to watch you on dancing with the stars, it proves that you can do anything! You are the ultimate entertainer! You are doing such a great job and i wish you the best but most of all i am glad you are having fun! You also look fabulous(ballroom does that to ya)! Thank you for always keeping your standards high I really respect you for that and so does the rest of my family and most of the people I know. I have or actually still am growing up with you and your family, seeing as i am only 19, and I have nothing but love and respect for your amazing talents and standards! Take care of yourself and that beautiful family of yours!
God Bless,
Jamie-Utah

Marie
i grew up watching you grow up too. i just want to say with all the trials and heartaches you have had in youre life, you are truly an inspiration to all women in America.the fact that youre family is so strongly connected is amazing. and youre faith keeps you all together, i share that same faith with all of you. thank you for youre many years of entertaining America.. You Go Girl!!! we all love you Marie.....

Marie,
You are a very strong LDS woman.And a strong business woman. I am also LDS, and you really inspire me and our faith.
You are loved in this world. God Bless You

I'm sure you're use to hearing how pretty, and wanderful you look, well u do. sure would be nice if u could introduce your family in person, on a show, like u did 4 donny, on an old d&m show. I've always thought any member of the Osmonds were awesome!!!!! u know I know that you're a very busy person, I'd like 2 meet you one day I went to an old concert u did in the 90's in Pleasanton Cal, @ a fair, girl it was so hot your make up was dripping wright off your face, I'm actually surprised u held on that's dedication!!!! and I thank you for that.I had to cut in line to see that concert but it was well worth it. and yes u will make it on dancing with the starz, cuz your that good!!I read your book 4 the many x's and still love it! I can relate and I don't even suffer from post prdom, depression. u do have a big heart and you feel big time I do admire that

Dear Marie,
I have been an Osmond fan forevery! My friend and I drove 4 hours a couple years ago to a cd signing with Donny! He was so nice, and we got a hug! I also made into his cookbook!!! We are coming to Effingham to see you. I wish I had your courage and strength. God Bless You. You seem so happy. I hope to find that courage.

Dear Marie,
I saw you and your family today on Oprah, You and your family are very special you have such a sincere Laugh and way about you My Sympathy to you and your family your Father seemed like a Wonderful man and it reflects on the way you and your whole family have turned out. Thank you for all your Courage you make me feel like I could get a better grip on my life I need to :) Thanks again.

I also saw you on the Oprah show., you are an awesome woman. My favorite comment you made was...you can climb a mountain or crawl into a whole..I am also a new single mother...and there are days i'd like to just climb into a whole..you will give me motivatoin and inspire me to climb that mountain.

Sometimes seeing others triumph in tragedy helps
us put our own lives in perspective. I am LDS,
not active, but ironically live the principles.
My husband is agnostic, and unlike the norm, watched
the show tonight because of the infinity I felt
in watching what I knew was true family unity
interwoven by principles taught that are so
uniquely simple yet profound. I am so proud of
you all, and my husband was touched I felt by
your generous spirits, humility, love for each
other, and you just were blessed to have the close
knit families we always dreamed of having but
weren't blessed with. I suppose you became our
surrogate family, and inspire. It was a treat.
You are all beautiful, and it is obvious your
parents created a home filled with love. God
bless you for holding to standards in spite of
everyday challenges. You give us hope. And a
desire to let that spirit once again lead the
way. Our children are such blessings, and look at
you....I raised two alone, and it was a feat, and
I see your family and wish I could have had what
you have. BLESS YOU ALL...Oprah too!

Dear Marie,I thought you were wonderful and amazing on the Oprah show. I even recorded Oprah when I saw you on the show. You are a very beautiful lady and you know it. You have kept up your apperance (good looks that is)and posture very well and it shines like gold. you sure have my vote on Dancing With The Stars. I will pray for you to win that competition.You have my support all the way.My condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you alot. your doing a great job on Dancing With The Stars ,I love the way you dance,your moves are outstanding so keep up the great work and good luck.BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.MY FAMILY LOVES YOU ALOT!

Dear Marie,i thought you were wonderful and amazing on the Oprah show.i even recorded Oprah when i saw you on the show.You are a very beautiful lady and you know it.You have kept up your apperance(good looks that is)and posture very well and it shines like gold.My condolences to the family.You have my support all the way.You were excellent on Dancing With The Stars.When I saw you on that dance floor you were just as shining as ever.You were beautiful.And of coarse you are.So you have my vote for you on Dancing With The Stars.In my opinion your moves were excellent.So keep up the excellent work.BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.MY FAMILY LOVES YOU ALOT!

Dear Marie, I am now 61 yrs old and just now found out the beautiful voice of the young singer that sang paper roses was you! I was very young and often wonderd about who sang that one song. I like you, have suffered tremendously, starting when my mom got breast cancer at 34, and how I at the tender age of thirteen helped my dad take care of her. She passed away at age 39. I would come from school to cook for my siblings. I was the oldest. After my mom passed away I married, and made some bad choices. I've been married now for 26 yrs to a husband that suffers from ptsd, and it's been hell! But I've always said the words, "God has given me a lot of suffering so that I could better understand others!" I have suffered financially, spritually, and physically, but I'v learned that what won't kill me will only make me stronger.
Best of luck to you.
Maria

I think I am overdosing on sugar here. Why is it that when someone is even remotely famous that all of a sudden they work hard?? She comes from a wealthy family, was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and now singing is somehow working hard..... Hey, people who clean toilets, they work hard, plumbers, road workers they work hard. Entertainers??? Oh, boo hoo. Try working three jobs at a fast food place to support your family - whoops, sorry forgot, your on Dancing with the Stars, thats got to be a real killer.

What's with running articles in today's paper from 2004 & 2006? Am I the only one who noticed that they are out of date? "Marie Osmond, Yesterday & Today" was published, according to the date on the article, Dec. 16, 2006. "Mother Osmond" Laid To Rest, was published May 15, 2004.

All of the Osmonds are amazing in my book, but Des. News, some of it's NOT NEWS!

Marie was NOT born with a silver spoon in her mouth, the family were NOT wealthy when they started. I agree about the other stuff, though.

Dear Young Grandma,

They are on the most popular list because people are searching them out because of the Dancing with the Stars publicity.

Most popular lets you know what people are reading, not what is news or newsworthy

As noticed by some of our readers, this story is not new. It is from our 2006 archives. It has not been reprinted and is not on our live site. Enough readers have found this story to put it on our most popular list.

What a cutie. I wish the best for her.

Last December we saw the Concert that this article
mentions in the Energy Solutions Arena. Although it was not a sell out audience, there were lots of people there. Even special recognition was made to George Osmond, (the family's father) who was in the back of the auditorium.

It was a Great Show!! (A Great Christmas Show)!!

Thanks to Marie and Friends and Family!!!

Marie is a class act with a down-to-earth core.

We love you!

I prefer Marie Osmond to Julie B. Beck, Silvia H. Allred, or Barbara Thompson any day!

Marie, It is so wonderful watching you on "Dancing With the Stars" . My wife and I love the show and being in the same age bracket, we've been awe struck by your incredible dancing talent. We both grew up watching you and your brothers and are inspired by your love of family and good, clean entertainment. Stay strong through these difficult challenges you have recently experienced. You are blessed to have such wonderful brothers and strong faith. We love you and you are in our prayers.

she is a great lady I loved watching her dance?saying wish I could do that?she is great mother too I liked to hear more of her &donnnie singing togeather?I wish I had the funds to go see her brothers sing.good luck beauty?lady keep up you good work?

Marie,
Loved you since childhood ....and we did grow up together! I'm a young 49, next time you're in Chicago I'll take you to Mom's for dinner!My prayers are with you, lost my father too, no words are adequate for that loss. But remember the tears will soon be replaced with memories. I know...my Mom and I find ourselves laughing now, & I can imagine how many hilarious memories you will all of a sudden remember! God Bless, Sincerely, Gail

Marie...Love you on Dancing with the Stars. My family votes are with you. Our prayers go to you. Saw your family on Oprah, how wonderful. Whats the title of your new book? Can't wait to read it. Best of Luck. Susan

Marie,
I find you an inspiration as I see you juggling your family life with your professional life. I only pray that you find the balance in it all for yourself, because as I listen to the media, I sense the pressure they place upon you to be "perfect". We all know that isn't how life works. Bumps, bruises, tears, joys and at the end of the day we are simply just who we are. I just wanted you to know that who you are is enough. Take care. You are a joy.

Marie, you're awesome. I am enjoying watching you on "Dancing with the Stars." You look fabulous. I've been trying to find your book but was told it's out of print. So I'll search for it on E-Bay or Amazon. My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wonderful father. Wish I had a Dad like that. I am praying for Michael and his recovery and hoping he will be back in the loving arms of his family soon.

My hat is off you! I am a single mom with two wonderful kids; they keep me going. It is tough but someone has to do it. I know you love your kids and your family very much and this is what is all about. It is for our childrend and family. Keep that smile and just push foward. I pray for Michael's speedy recovery. Problems are given to us to learn and grow from it.

Im from Mexico, did not grew up with the Osmond's music (Im 62- but some how, don;t remember when I started to hear and read and listen to their music and lives and I just ended up being a fan I think they are such a nice family...very real and candid..they have their trials and tribulations , but why should they not,? they are humans..before the news about Donny reacting to Larry kings show, as I was watching the show I could see they were caught off guard..they conducted themselves good and adored Donny's reaction(everybody should be so lucky to have him for a brother..

I enjoyed reading this article again. I think that Marie has come even further in her life since this was written. Ironically, she announced her divorce right after I filed for a divorce. Being LDS and getting a divorce isn't easy, but I can't even imagine doing it and being famous at the same time. I love the Osmond Family and I am rooting for Marie in Dancing with the Stars!

Great article. There's so much 'noise" around the Osmonds and especially Marie lately that it's nice to read something so well written and balanced. Loved Dancing with the Stars and I'm glad Marie made the finals. Third place is awesome. Wish the 2007 christmas tour was near me.. oh well. Thanks!

I would like to say congratulations on making into last week's finals during " Dancing With The Stars " against Melanie B. ( a.k.a. " Scary Spice " ) and Helio Castroneves . Even though both did an excellent job creating different characters from each of your dance performances including " freestyle " with the endless hours of rehearsals until 1 or 2 a.m. in the morning but managed to pull it all off onto the floor which I was so impressed by watching on television . Although, these judges wasn't sure enough about you dressing up as a real life doll maker ( designer ) from the beginning of the freestyle, however you own a $100 million dollar business world wide didn't won the entire show as well .

hey u have a pretty house

Dear Beautiful Marie! If you only knew the many times I was "Marie Osmond" when we would sing as kids in Minnesota. We are the same age and our children are around the same ages. It is not easy with teenagers and especially when you are under a microscope. I watch everything you do and when you were on dancing with the stars....I never missed a show! I wish to have coffee with you some day as we have a lot in common. My prayer is that God continues to give you strength. We DIVAS need a lot of support.From one Diva to another....my hat is off to you. Hang in there Girly!

MARIE - DETROIT LOVES THE OSMONDS!!!! KEEP UP YOUR HARD WORK AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE PBS SPECIAL.
KEEP DANCING!

Marie, I pray you and yours are doing well, I don't know if this will get to you or but, I have heard and seen interviews when you had ppd, My heart can only see the darkness you once described on tv, please help me, if you can let me know how i can put this to rest and find joy or just smile again i would be forever gratefful, the days are long and dark, did that happen to you also, my email is dhammondeyes@yahoo.com, if any one knows an email to marie or if they know a way out of this blackness please email me.

Marie,
I loved seeing you on Dancing with the stars.
you are an inspiration and fantastic role mdel for women.
last year we saw Donny here in Australia and we would love to see you perform here as well. I hope that at some stage you can fit a tour into your busy schedule.

May you and your family always be blessed

Anna

Marie, On the news you said you read the Bible a lot & you think drug addiction/use/problems are one of the plagues God speaks of. I agree. God bless you for saying that out loud. I pray for the help & recovery of everyone who's lost their way.

I always loved watching the Donny and Marie show...and thought she was a good country singer. But when I heard her on the Osmond special on PBS recently, I was absolutely amazed at the range of her voice. Her singing is beautiful! And her smile brightens a place like the sun breaking through the clouds. She is blessed with much talent. I wish they would come back to tv again.

Meaning no disrespect, but . . . . Ms. Osmond mentioned after working 16 hours on the Donny and Marie show, when she'd get home, her Mom would say "let's make some bread." Wasn't that a little inconsiderate, as no doubt Ms. Osmond was no doubt tired?

Please, if I may ask. Ms. Osmond has a great talent and has accomplished much in her life. And no doubt will accomplish more.

But has she ever wanted to be a stay-home wife and mom, instead of an entertainer, and has she ever had the choice to do so?