Marie Osmond's teen-aged son committed suicide

[SoCalDem]

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35619717/ns/entertainment-celebrities/


Marie Osmond’s son commits suicide
Entertainment Tonight reports teen battled severe depression

By Stephen M. Silverman and Mike Fleeman
Latest news from
updated 28 minutes ago

Marie Osmond's teenaged son, Michael Blosil, has killed himself by leaping to his death around 9 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, reports Entertainment Tonight, which quotes Marie's brother, Donny Osmond, as saying, "Please pray for my sister and her family."

According to ET, Michael left a note explaining he intended to end his life after a lengthy battle with severe depression that left him, he said, feeling as if he had no friends and could never fit in.

In 2007, Michael, then 16, entered a rehab facility. His mother said at the time, “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

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[DesertRat]

1. Horrible. My heart goes out to the family. n/t

[upi402]

2. Poor guy, that's sad whenever it happens

Depression must be rough. I wonder if he was on meds after treatment.

[Captain Hilts]

3. Sad. I loathed Donny and Marie when they were EVERYWHERE, but it's clear they're nice folks.

I wish them both well.

It's unfortunate that the media didn't interview Donny when Michael Jackson died because the fame - and like Jackson - holding up the family when you're 14 years old - almost crushed him. If anyone would understand some of what happened to Jackson, it would have been Osmond.

[WCGreen]

26. They really are good people....

A friend of mine in college knew them pretty well.

I didn't care for their music but I recognize talent when I see it.

It's a shame that the boy couldn't live with his feeling of deep loneliness.

[Captain Hilts]

28. I've realized that Donny is a hell of a guy. I'd like to know him. I don't

know Marie as I've not seen many interviews with her.

[rufus dog]

46. Great point

Why the hell didn't that happen. Thousands of hours of coverage and the person who had a parallel life in the 70s doesn't get interviewed.

[Captain Hilts]

48. When you read how Osmond lost hair, couldn't eat, etc. then you see how Jackson

had the same pressures PLUS a completely shitty father....

Osmond was the only guy that got close to what Jackson went through, vis a vis lost childhood, etc.

[nonconformist]

4. So incredibly sad.

I JUST saw Marie Osmond via satellite on the Dr. Oz show on Friday. She was so happy. :(

[Captain Hilts]

5. And Koenig's son's body also found this week. nt

[elocs]

27. I saw that too yesterday and was struck by what a happy & beautiful woman she was.

None of us ever know when tragedy may strike our lives. No parent wants to outlive their children.

[Dulcinea]

6. How sad.

I cannot imagine losing a child. Peace and condolences to the Osmond family.

[aquart]

7. "Fitting in" is everything to a teenager.

I'm so sorry he couldn't face one more day.

[Barack_America]

14. It really is.

And I would imagine that being the child of a celebrity comes with its own added pressures.

My thoughts and prayers to his family.

[SoCalDem]

19. Two of our sons battled teen depression, and thankfully both survived it.

They did have counseling which helped some, but we also found that sincere talks with them helped a lot too..

They are both 30-somethings and have thanked us for helping them put perspective into their teen-lives..and how many things we told them would happen...did!

Like:

Those people you think are so cool, and who treat you like shit sometimes..and make you feel insignificant.. well they are uneasy in their own skin too..and in 10 years, you may have to really have to think hard to even remember some of their names..

Teens think that everyone is judging them and looking at them and laughing at them, but other teens think the same thing about themselves....and everyone's too busy worrying about what everyone thinks about them, to really pay all that much attention to you:)

There are mean people everywhere..in school..in the adult world.. Spend less time fixating on the people who are "mean" to you, and more time with people who are not mean, and the mean ones lose their power..

The years 13-18 are but 7% (using 75 yrs as a basis ) of your life, so just tick them off and get them behind you (if they are painful), and "graduate" to the other 93% of your life that will truly be your own.. we used a "day" as the measure.. 24 hrs = 1440 minutes.. 7% of that is 100 minutes...less than 2 hours..

[Glimmer of Hope]

8. This is so sad! Depression can be such a dangerous illness.

[elleng]

17. Depression discussed here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/magazine/28depression-t.html?pagewanted=1&em

[babylonsister]

9. That's so sad, for anyone. My heart goes out to the family. nt

[Bluebear]

10. How horrible for her :(

[Blue-Jay]

11. Sad news. I met that kid when he was a wee bairn.

My ex-GF (still a friend) from undergrad school used to babysit for Marie a lifetime ago (it seems).

[joeybee12]

12. So sad and so young...

I can't imagine losing a child...my heart goes out to them.

[Jennicut]

13. Oh no. I knew he was in rehab. She must be devastated.

She was quite accepting of her gay daughter when people asked her about it awhile ago. I don't really have anything against her other then she and her brothers grew up with one nutty, brainwashing father.

[spanone]

15. omg....

:grouphug: :cry:

[Arctic Dave]

16. Sad. My condolences for her loss.

[Vinnie From Indy]

18. Condolences to all the Osmonds

RIP

[checks-n-balances]

20. So tragic, and Marie herself has suffered from depression

How devastating for their family.

[flyarm]

21. My condolences to Marie and her family and all the Osmonds.one of the worst family tragedy's .

suicide..My heart goes out to their family...so sad, and tragic.

fly

[Jkid]

22. Depression and Fitting in.

I know that teenagers who are unable to fit into teenage society are at more risk of depression.

[spooky3]

23. very tragic - condolences to the grieving family

[Dappleganger]

24. Very sad. :(

[GreenPartyVoter]

25. I am so sad to hear this. :^( My heart goes out to the family.

[Biker13]

29. Oh No!

This is so tragic! I'm a huge fan of Donny Osmond, he was my first celebrity "crush" (I'm 52), and I've kept up on the family all these years. I know Marie suffered from depression herself, and was very open about it. What a strong, classy Lady!

I was so proud of how she supported her gay daughter, not an easy road to take in the Mormon Church.

I'll say a prayer for her and her family.

Biker's Old Lady

[DearAbby]

30. How awful..

Thoughts for the family...RIP. so sad.

[Inspired]

31. This is tragic and so sad.

[liberal_at_heart]

32. Depression is a terrilbe thief

I don't know why I never considered suicide but the thought never crossed my mind. I suffered with severe depression for about twenty years and have really only come out of it in the last few years. But depression can be a horrible thief. It steals your happiness. It isolates you from those who love you and it can steal your life. I am so sorry for Marie Osmond and for Andrew Koenig's family as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this.

[bridgit]

33. Very sad news

[Swede]

34. Sad news.

RIP Mike.

[Joey Liberal]

35. Wow, that sucks. nt

[Subdivisions]

36. Oh my, first Walter Koenig's son, now Marie's too. So sad. n/t

[DawgHouse]

37. How sad that he felt this was his only way to end the pain.

I feel sad that this young man felt so alone.

[Raine]

38. Much sympathy to the family

what a devasting thing to have happen. :-(

[LWolf]

39. My heartfelt condolences to his mother and the rest of his family. nt

[Shell Beau]

40. Oh no! I am so sorry for the family and the boy who must have

been in some serious pain. So tragic. :(

[AnnieBW]

41. Damn...

Such a shame.

[renate]

42. how sad

What a nightmare... poor kid, and now his family is suffering so deeply too (as they must have been suffering all along, knowing how much he was hurting). They seem like good people--not that anybody deserves this, of course.

:cry:

[liberal N proud]

43. That has to be so heart breaking for any parent.

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

44. Condolences to the family. Hopefully something good will come out of the tragedy.

[donheld]

45. This is incredibly sad

[Richard Steele]

47. That sucks. Condolences . nm

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[Dinger]

50. My Sincerest And Heartfelt Condolences To The Family Of Michael

How very sad.:cry: :grouphug:

[mstinamotorcity]

51. My heart felt sympathies

go out to the Osmond family in their time of bereavement.I have never lost a child but from what i have seen and heard I don't wish this on anyone and hope that her family finds the strength and courage to get through this difficult time.Peace and Love

[libodem]

52. I've had several friends

who lost teenagers to tragic accidents and they suffered immensely. Suicide would be even harder to accept and understand. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marie and the family.

[Terra Alta]

53. this is sad

As someone who was diagnosed with depression, and has at times felt lonely, my heart breaks for Marie Osmond and her family. No one should have to face the suicide of their own child.

[undeterred]

54. I like Donny and Marie

and it is very sad that this happened.

[blondeatlast]

55. My prayers and condolences to Marie and her family. That must be unbearable pain.

I'm going to give my own son just a little note of love and encouragement after reading that.