Marie Osmond's Son Left Alarming Note Before Suicide: Report
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As reported Saturday, Michael Blosil, entertainer Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son, died Friday night after jumping from the eighth floor of his L.A. apartment building.
On Sunday, TMZ reported new alleged details about the note that Blosil -- who suffered from depression throughout his life -- left behind for a female friend and neighbor shortly before his death.
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The website reports that Blosil had plans to spend time with his friend on Friday evening; but at the last minute, he texted the woman just before 9 p.m., alerting her to a note he'd left for her at his apartment.
His friend and his roommates apparently found the note together. Noting his overall unhappiness, the missive to woman said she was his only friend in the city, and listed things he planned on doing for the last time.
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Immediately concerned, Blosil's friend and his roommates then heard sirens outside and saw emergency vehicles pulling up in front of their building. Blosil's body was found shortly thereafter, TMZ claims.
TMZ also reports that Blosil's friends told police that he was clean and sober at the time of his death -- but had attempted to commit suicide at least once before.
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Adopted by the star and her second husband Brian Blosil (they divorced in 2007), Michael was the fifth of Marie Osmond's eight children. "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time," Osmond, 50, said in a statement Saturday.
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There is a hope and a future for those who feel hopeless...For Judy (3_5_10)comments and to all those suffering from depression - there is hope- no drug, no chemical but the grace and love of God is there...Please know you are all loved, valued, cared and so appreciated more than what goes through your mind. You all have been created with a true purpose - to live a wonderfully, blessed, life. I pray for all of you suffering from this that the Lord's face shine upon you- may you feel His true love to fill you with His Purpose -and have a vision for your life..please if anything- never give up but hold onto Him - Our Father in Heaven who hears and delivers all those who call upon Him. Please if you ever need someone to speak to - please email me. God bless you all - you all are valuable and blessed.
I SUFFER FROM CLINICAL DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR, ADD. I AM 48 YRS OLD AND HAD 9 YEARS OF THERAPY COMBINED WITH MEDICATIONS WITH THE BEST PYSCHIATRIST IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. I WOULD BE DEAD TODAY IF IT WEREN'T WERE HER. I ALSO WAS IN SILVER HILLS HOSPITAL, NEW CANAAN CONNECTICUT TWICE. I HAVE GROWN IMMENSELY, AND HAVE HAD NO THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE IN 7 YEARS. THE FORMULA IS: YOU WANTING THE HELP PLUS HAVING THE RIGHT CHEMISTRY WITH THE RIGHT SHRINK. IT'S SAD BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO ASK FOR HELP, DEPRESSION SUCKS. MY COWORKER WENT THRU IT AND INSTANTLY SAW THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN ME AND FORCED ME TO MAKE THE CALL. I OWE HER MY LIFE. LINDA WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. IT WAS A LONG HARD , HARD WORKING HAUL, BUT REALLY WORTH IT. I NOW ENJOY LIFE. I LOVE LIFE AND PRAY DAILY FOR HELP TO GO TO ALL PEOPLE WITH UNRECOGNIZED MENTAL ILLNESS. IT REALLY HURTS SO MUCH AND NOONE ELSE CAN HELP YOU. NO PARENT SHOULD EVER BLAME THEMSELVES. IF PARENTS ONLY KNEW HOW MUCH WE LOVE THEM AND WISH WE COULD BE DIFFERENT. WE KNOW HOW MUCH THEY LOVE US, BELLIEVE ME. GOD BLESS MARIE AND HER FAMILY AND MAY HER SON MICHAEL REST IN PEACE. MAY MY BROTHER JOHN REST IN PEACE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU.
To SJ Bobkins from 3/1/2010 10:22 a.m. My God how in this lifetime could a person be so crule as to write the comment's to Marie and her family that you made.What kind of person are you to be so incredably inhuman and heartless of a person.This is by far the most horrific thing for any parent to ever have to go through.You must be a person the has no children of their own and if you do then God help your children to never become a heartless person as you.After I read this,and I'm sure that there are many like me that actually could not believe my own eye's to what I was reading.Where in the dark corner's of your brain malfuntioned to allow yourself to be so very crule.God forgives those who know no better,but the way it was written with such hate in your word's,you knew exactly what you were saying and how devistating it would be to Marie if what you wrote could ever possibly be read by her or a family member of her's.I hope to God that you do not believe in carma,because this is the worse thing a person could ever write about another's pain.You someday will be judged from up above.And your ,I'm sure are in a place in life that you stand alone.Because I and million's other's will agree that this is the lowest a person could ever be,for there is nothing that could ever justify such crulety.Shame on you,for you must be the saddest type of creature.
dp has the point,people. no matter what, kids need enough time with their mums. think about those sweet little questions they ask when young. they need a true and dedicated mother to answer them in a way that enriches the kid. with busy schedules,house girls also have their own troubles. they have no time to educate the kinds by answering the little sweet questions. Every kid needs a mum's presence. please Parents,give your kids enough time if you can. See Angellina Jolly,and the family. she really tries.
i think DP is also sj bobkins-such vile hatred spewing from that mouth -someone needs to wash your mouth out!and while they're at it a good tail whipping would be in order also! MY PRAYERS FOR MARIE AND HER FAMILY -MAY YOU KNOW THE FANS WHO LOVE YOU ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME AND ARE SO SORRY FOR IDIOTS POSTING!
sj bobkins you are an idiot and a worthless excuse for a human being-Marie is 100 times the woman you could ever be (if you are a woman)and if you are a man well Marie has more guts than you could hope to have-you are obviously a very jealous person,who has no life and wants to defile others who are good and kind people-i have met many of the Osmonds over the years and they are ALL kind hearted loving good decent people-obviously nobody ever taught you any manners and i can only guess at YOUR upbringing-like i said you are only jealous of the wonderful person Marie is and the awesome family values they grew up with!!!!
That is so sad....I lost my son at 14 and it has never been the same. Life goes on and time will heal it but it will never go away. My deepest sympathy her and to the Osmond Family.
This happens to A LOT of kids that are raised LDS. Being LDS you can't do anything and when you do you're shund by your family. The LDS church has LOTS of young boys blood on their hands.
@dp - That could not be less true. Depression is a mental illness and despite anyone's effort, there is nothing anyone can do when a depressed person is intent on taking their life. I'm sure Marie was very much in her son't life, but her presence would not have taken those thoughts away. His internal demons won, unfortunately.
Though I wouldn't wish a childs death on anyone, I can't help but think if all of this trauma in her life could be prevented if she was a REAL mother and spent a decent amount of time with her children. She is on one TV show after another, commercials, a show in Las Vegas with her brother, working on her doll collection, etc., etc. She always said she had to do it all to support her children. What a cop out. Kids need a parents LOVE, not mega millions. There is no way she was a mother who raised her children with decent values when she is never home. Why didn't she have one or two children that she could take along with her and not need millions. All of her children have problems and I can guarantee it stems from lack of a mother and supervision in their lives. She sold her soul to the devil for cash.
SJ Bobkins has some serious mental issues; comments such as his/hers should be removed from this site. Totally & completely inappropriate. It's so sad that this world must endure such insensitive and out-of-line creeps.
SJ Bobkins, are you a sociopath? 'Cause I read sociopaths are burdened with no conscience and your poor attempts to be pithy seem to fit the bill.
SJ Bobkins, are you a sociopath? 'Cause I read sociopaths are burdened with no conscience and your poor attempts to be pithy seem to fit the bill.
Marie,You are experiencing the worst moment of your life and we send our heart felt love to you and to your family. When someone has a deep depression there is sometimes nothing that can be done. May your son Michael rest in peace.Our prayers go with you Marie
To SJ Bobkins, I'm praying that you don't have to endure the pain of burying a child. You should pray for forgiveness. To Marie, my heart goes out to you. I too have buried a child and the only advice I can give is knowing that you will see your child again in heaven one day. PRAISE GOD!
I lost my son at 8 months not to suicide but to a heart problem, my heart aches for Marie and her family.
This world is too cruel for the sensitive and loving people. God would probably want us to "stick it out" but I guess it's not an option for some folks. May God bless your family with courage and understanding of this tragedy. With love and prayers
SJ Bobkins, you are the most ignorant beatch I have ever seen on this site, you cold heartless jack ass, if you arent even human enough to have compassion for a Mother who lost a young son, get the hell out of here.
SJ Bobkins, now is not the time and place for your comments. You have a mother grieving.