Donny Osmond praises late Elvis Presley for advice he received as a teenager

Donny Osmond He’s remembering the best advice he ever got from the “king” of rock ‘n’ roll.

Osmond, 67, recalled Elvis Presley’s wise words that resonated with him when he was young.

“I remember when we were talking to Elvis one day, even with our family. He said, ‘If I could do it all over again, I would get closer to my fans,'” Osmond told People.

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Donny Osmond, left, shared the best advice he received from Elvis Presley when he was young. (Debra L Rothenberg/WireImage/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

“I was 14 when he said that. And it really, really influenced me that such a big guy, you know, the ‘king’ of rock ‘n’ rollHe says he wishes he could get closer to his fans because he was so isolated. “That’s one of the reasons I do it, because that came from the ‘king.'”

In 2017, Osmond spoke about her encounters with Presley on the ITV show “Lorraine” and how he was the “nicest guy.” He added that Presley reminded him of the importance of being a “real person.”

Osmond went on to explain how he had taken a more modern approach to social media in 2024 and said he “really enjoys” interacting with his fans while reflecting on his illustrious music career.

“Can you imagine what I could have done with social media and the ‘Puppy Love’ days?” he commented.

Presley reminded Osmond of the importance of being a “real person.” (Getty Images)

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Osmond’s comments came on the same day that his brother, Wayne, a founding member of The Osmond Brothers, died at age 73 from a massive stroke on New Year’s Day. Wayne was also the brother of entertainer Marie Osmond.

“Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,” the Osmond family said in a statement released Thursday in the facebook page from Wayne’s daughter, Amy Osmond Cook.

Wayne Osmond died of a massive stroke. He was 73 years old. (Getty Images)

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“His legacy of faith, music, love and laughter has touched the lives of many people around the world.

“I would like everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert,” the family added. “We love him and will miss him dearly.”

The Osmonds: Jimmy, left back; Maria; Donny; Alan, left front; Wayne; Merril; and Jay. (Getty Images)

Donny also took to Instagram to pay tribute to his older brother.

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“My dear brother Wayne passed away peacefully last night due to a stroke,” Donny wrote. “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit him in the hospital before he passed away. Wayne brought so much light, laughter and love to everyone who knew him, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and everyone loved him.

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“I’m sure I speak for each of us brothers when I say we were fortunate to have Wayne as a brother,” he added. “Although we are separated in this mortal life, I know that by the grace and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we will have the opportunity to be with Wayne for eternity.

“I love you, Wayne.”