Autopsy Report: Marie Osmond's Son Tried To Hang Himself Three Times
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 @ 05:00PM - 5 comments
Our hearts go out to Marie Osmond.
In heartbreaking news, an autopsy report reveals that Marie’s son Michael Bryan (Blosil) tried to hang himself three times, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Autopsy Report From Marie Osmond’s Son—No Drugs In His System
The 18-year-old took his own life on February 26 by jumping from a building. Witness statements included in the autopsy released Wednesday reveal that the fashion student was depressed “due to bad school grades and a visit from a former girlfriend.”
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One of Michael’s best friend’s, Ruthann Clawson, told investigators on the scene Michael called her saying he was “feeling like s**t” but would be home soon. Later he texted her saying “I have a letter for you on my bed.” She ran downstairs and shortly after finding the suicide note, she heard sirens. Michael had plunged to his death from the eighth floor of his Downtown LA apartment building.
PHOTOS: A Young Michael Bryan
Ruthann told authorities that Michael was depressed and had confided in her that he had tried to hang himself three times. She said that Michael smoked cigarettes daily and was a social drinker, but didn’t use illegal drugs. The autopsy confirms there were no drugs in his system.
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The autopsy concluded his death was caused by “multiple blunt trauma” and ruled it a “suicide.”
Autopsy Report From Marie Osmond's Son-No Drugs In His System
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 @ 04:05PM - 8 comments
The final report is in from the autopsy of Marie Osmond’s son, Michael Bryan (Blosil), and RadarOnline.com has learned there were no drugs, at all, in his system.
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The Los Angeles Coroner’s office has determined the cause of death was “multiple blunt trauma”. The coroner determined the manner of death as “suicide,” and confirmed that he died because he “jumped from height.”
PHOTOS: A Young Michael Bryan
Friends say the 18-year-old fashion student was on his cell phone, then he disappeared into another room and the next thing they knew-- Bryan had jumped from the eighth floor of his Downtown LA apartment building.
Bryan died on February 26. He was one of five children adopted by Marie; in all she had 8 children.
Michael Bryan’s Death Certificate
At his funeral, his sister Rachel Blosil said “He was a man of his word. He wasn't a talker, he was a doer. He was reliable.” She added, "He knew my hopes, he knew my dreams, my secrets, things that nobody knows. He was my best friend.”
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Marie was so heartbroken by the loss that she had to cancel several performances of her Las Vegas show with her brother Donny. But, during her first show back, she said, “The way Osmonds survive is they keep singing. My son would want that."
Still Grieving Marie Osmond Cancels Las Vegas Shows
Posted on Mar 17, 2010 @ 05:30PM - 14 comments
Marie Osmond has cancelled The Donny and Marie Show at the Flamingo Las Vegas until next Tuesday, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.
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Publicist Alan Nierob confirms that Marie is still grieving and needs to spend more time with her family to heal the loss of her son.
Marie Osmond Makes Her First Appearance Out in Public
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 01:15PM - 1 comment
Marie Osmond makes her first appearance out in public
Marie Osmond Continues To Heal, Heads To Church
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 11:02AM - 5 comments
Marie Osmond continues to heal from the tragic loss of her son Michael Bryan who jumped to his death on February 26 from the eighth floor of his apartment building. RadarOnline.com has recent photos of Osmond bravely keeping her head up despite the devastating event.
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Osmond was seen leaving a Church of Latter Day Saints near her home in Henderson, Nevada, on Sunday.
Roseanne Barr Won't Let Up On Marie Osmond's Church
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 @ 03:01PM - 38 comments
Roseanne Barr’s obsession with the death of Marie Osmond’s son continues: she is now asking his friends to contact her, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Roseanne Barr Blames Mormon Church For The Death Of Marie Osmond’s Son
On Wednesday, two days after Michael’s funeral, Roseanne wrote on her blog Roseanne’s World, “I hope Michael’s friends will contact me here. The truth about his life needs to come out.”
Roseanne first stirred up controversy when she suggested that the Mormon Church's anti-gay position was responsible for 18-year-old Michael Bryan (Michael Blosil) jumping to his death February 26 in Los Angeles.
Roseanne Barr Softens Message To Marie Osmond After Previous Comments About Son’s Death Caused Outrage
Although family and friends have not discussed this sexuality, Roseanne wrote on her blog March 4th “Marie Osmond's poor gay son killed himself, .He had been told how wrong and how sick he was every day of his life by his church and the people in it. Calling that 'depression' is a lie!”
Because of public outrage, Roseanne toned down her message and in a later blog expressed more sympathy for Marie.
“I see Marie Osmond as a decent and strong woman,” she wrote, “who can make a huge change in her sphere one day. “
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Marie Osmond's Tearful Return To The Las Vegas Stage
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 @ 12:09PM - 18 comments
Just one day after burying her 18-year-old son, Marie Osmond returned to the Las Vegas stage amid tears and standing ovations. And, RadarOnline.com was there.
PHOTOS: Marie Osmond's Tearful Return To The Stage
It was a sold out crowd at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel Tuesday Night. The audience was nervous, not knowing what to expect. Then Donny and Marie came out to thunderous applause.
Marie Osmond's Brave Perfomance
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 @ 11:40AM - Add a comment
Marie Osmond braves through a tough performance in Las Vegas after her son's death.
Marie Osmond's Son's Death Certificate Is Released
Posted on Mar 09, 2010 @ 05:40PM - 14 comments
A day after Michael Bryan (Michael Blosil) was laid to rest in Provo, Utah, his death certificate has been obtained by RadarOnline.com.
DOCUMENT: Michael Bryan's Death Certificate
Michael, who was the middle child amongst Marie Osmond's eight children (and one of the five adopted children), died on February 26 after taking his own life in downtown Los Angeles.
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The document says the cause of death is deferred. However, the place of death is listed as "sidewalk" and it states that the matter of death is "pending investigation."
Michael was a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and lived in college housing in downtown Los Angeles.
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On Monday, The Osmonds built a circle of love around Marie when she said her final goodbye to her son. Marie's brother Donny spoke at the funeral service that took place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As RadarOnline.com first reported, Donny broke down and sobbed when he asked God to love and comfort Marie.
PHOTO: Marie Osmond's Son With Woman He Left Suicide Note To
Most of Michael's brothers and sisters spoke, including his sister Rachel who said, "He was the one person who was always there to comfort me. There's nothing more I want now than a hug from him."
AUDIO: Marie Osmond's Son Suicide- Hear The 911 Call
Posted on Mar 08, 2010 @ 04:50PM - 11 comments
Moments after Marie Osmond’s son Michael Bryan ( also known as Michael Blosil) jumped to his death from the eighth floor of a Los Angeles apartment building on February 26th, a distraught woman called 911 to report the horrifying incident.
Now, RadarOnline.com has obtained the audio tape of that call to emergency personnel. The distressed caller tells the 911 operator her location, then says she "saw someone come down on the street.
"I don't know if they fell or they jumped,” the caller said, “I don't know ... I saw them flying from the roof."
VIDEO: The Funeral Of Michael Bryan
"He's on the floor ... they're not moving ... oh my God," the caller, who was on the seventh floor -- one level above Bryan's -- said.
The caller then goes downstairs to see if Bryan is breathing and reports that there are onlookers near Bryan’s body. A second later, nearby security officers shoo her off.
Marie Osmond’s Son Was An Aspiring Fashionista
“They said that he’s dead,” the woman says, sobbing, noting that more authorities had arrived at the scene.
Bryan's funeral was held Monday in a Mormon chapel in Provo, Utah.
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There are still restrictions on who is allowed to visit Jackson's final resting place. There is an exclusive list of about 12-15 people who currently have permission to. If anyone outside of that list wishes to visit, they must first be cleared by a vice president of Forest Lawn's main Glendale, Calif., office.
