Mary Osmond has broken her silence following the death of brother Wayne Osmond

Mary Osmond Paying tribute to his brother Wayne Osmond After dying at the age of 73.

“I have taken a break from social media for the past 9 months and will continue to do so as I felt the need to unplug and spend time with family,” Mary, 65, wrote via Instagram Wednesday, January 8. “I'm so thankful that just a few weeks ago, I was able to take a long drive to spend time with my brother Wayne. I really felt the spirit prompting me to go see him, and I was grateful to hear what I was feeling.”

Mary reflects on the time she spent with Owen before his death, adding that she didn't understand it He would see her for the last time.

“I will cherish those hours spent with him for the rest of my life. Little did I know that just a few days after my visit, he would have a massive stroke,” he continued. “Until this post I have not done any interviews or made any statements. The truth is, it's hard to put into words, but I'll do my best to honor one of the most loving men I've ever known.”

In the emotional post, Mary admits that Wayne's Death left “another huge hole”. In his heart “there is no question that Wayne has had a long and successful career as an entertainer, musician and songwriter. But what stands out to me as her sister is the joy-filled, hilarious times I spent laughing with her and our deep intellectual conversations that have enriched me,” she recalls. “He was always my safe place when I needed advice.”

On January 2, news broke that Wayne had died in Salt Lake City along with his siblings Meryl Osmond Announcing via Facebook. “My brother was a saint before he came into this world, and he will pass away an even greater saint,” Merrill wrote at the time, noting that his brother “endured much” before his death.

Wayne performed as well Meryl and brothers Donnie, Alan and Jay reached their peak of success in the 1970s, as part of The Osmonds. While celebrating Wayne's memory on Wednesday, Mary shared Some of their favorite moments together

“Wayne loved deeply, and he showered that love on his beautiful wife, Kathy, whom he loved with all his heart, and on his beautiful children and grandchildren. It was all he ever talked about! ♥️ I admired him too, our For his deep love and unwavering devotion to God the Father and His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ,” he recalled. “Throughout his life, Wayne the Church of Jesus was an honored member of the Latter-day Saints. This was his eternal compass, and he was a light to others as he testified of God's great plan for us in this life. If you can, listen to one of his favorite albums The brothers wrote 'The Plan'.

Mary concluded by sharing support for those who might Going through a similar experience. “So right now, if I could say anything to him, it would be: Wayne, I couldn't cherish the gift God gave me in this life more than your love!” He wrote “You were a true, loving brother, and I will miss you dearly.

“I know many of you understand these feelings of losing a loved one,” he added, also sending his “deepest prayers” to those affected by the wildfires that have ripped through Los Angeles.