Introduction
The 71-year-old – best known for singing and playing bass for both The Osmonds and The Brothers Osmond – recently suffered the loss of his brother Wayne Osmond, who passed away in early January at 73.
Merrill, who has over 133K followers on his verified Facebook page, typically posts Friday messages to his fans and followers, though he surprised them with a bizarre post last Thursday.
He hinted in the message about ‘difficult decisions’ and said that people you love may never even speak to you again.
The cryptic post didn’t mention any specifics about his own family, though the next day he shared a video with his fans.
While he thanked fans for their support, he also called himself a ‘visionary’ who can see his late son Troy, who died in his sleep in 2018 at 33, in heaven.
The original post accompanied a photo of Merrill leaning up against a brick wall, a metaphor for having one’s back against a wall.
‘My dear friends, This is not my Friday post, but a message that I felt compelled to share with someone who needs to hear it today,’ Merrill began.
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‘There are times when you are up against the wall and must make difficult decisions. Even if the people you love will never fully understand you or never speak to you again,’ he added.
‘At these times you will be defining yourself and making your resolve crystal clear. These moments, though painful, are essential for personal growth and integrity,’ he added.
‘Standing firm in your truth, despite the potential for alienation, solidifies your identity and strength. Stay strong, you’re loved Merrill,’ he concluded.
The next day he shared his typical Friday post, a video where he spoke about various ‘gifts’ that God has given to people.
He stated that some people, ‘have the gift of knowledge,’ asking people not to be ‘saddened’ because of gifts they have not received.
Merrill then added, ‘You know, some of my own family members think I’m sort of a wacko at times, because I’m a visionary. I really am a visionary.’
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