It’s been close to a decade since the world lost Michael Blosil, the beloved son of Marie Osmond, to suicide. Since that heart-wrenching day in 2010, Marie, the iconic singer and actress, has been on a journey to rebuild her life and find joy again. Recently, in a heartfelt and candid interview with CBS Sunday Morning, she shared her raw emotions and reflections about the nearly ten years that have passed since Michael's passing.
Marie's Honest Take on Grief
In the interview, Marie, now 60, opened up about the complexities of grief and how it continues to shape her life. "You know, I don’t think you ever truly get over it," she revealed with unflinching honesty. "There are moments when God gives you a break, a little reprieve, but then it hits you again—just like it did that day. The ripple effect is enormous. The legacy you leave behind is so much bigger than you could ever imagine." Her words are a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of loss and the importance of leaning into those feelings rather than pushing them away.
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Life Changed Forever
Marie's life took an unimaginable turn on that fateful day in February 2010 when her 18-year-old son Michael tragically jumped off the eighth-floor balcony of his apartment in downtown Los Angeles. At the time, Marie revealed that Michael had been battling depression and had previously sought help at a rehab facility in 2007. His death left a gaping hole in her heart, one that no amount of time could fully mend. "It flipped my whole world upside down," she admitted. "I had to learn how to live again, how to find joy in the midst of such overwhelming sadness."
Finding Light in Darkness
After Michael's passing, Marie struggled to adjust to her new reality. In fact, she confessed that she didn't even want to celebrate Christmas, despite having a large, loving family to share the holiday with. "I just couldn’t face it," she recalled. "But my brother Donny Osmond stepped in and said, 'Let me help you through this.' He reminded me that helping others can be a balm for our own pain. And you know what? He was absolutely right." By focusing on spreading joy to others, Marie found a way to ease her own heartache.
For Marie, music became a crucial lifeline during her darkest days. "After losing Michael, singing was my lifeline," she explained. "A lot of people judged me for going back to work so quickly, but I had seven other children who needed me to keep living. Music was how I processed my pain. It's such a powerful force. When you stop loving music, you stop living." Her love for music not only helped her heal but also reminded her of the importance of leaning into what brings her joy.
Career as a Coping Mechanism
As a host on The Talk and a mother to seven incredible children, Marie leaned heavily on her career to help her navigate the grief. "Music has always been there for me, through the ups and downs," she shared. "It's been my constant companion, my source of strength." Her ability to channel her pain into her art is a testament to her resilience and determination to keep moving forward.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out for help. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “home” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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