Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil commits suicide in Los Angeles

Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil died late Friday night after committing suicide by jumping from his apartment building in downtown Los Angeles.

The news of Blosil's death was released Saturday.  Blosil had apparently suffered from depression for some time, according to reports by Entertainment Tonight online. Michael Blosil was one of Marie Osmond's five adopted children.

Marie Osmond told the entertainment news program Saturday: "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".

Marie Osmond's brother, entertainment icon and Dancing with the Stars winner Donnie Osmond, asked Entertainment Tonight reporters: "Please pray for my sister and her family."

Donnie and Marie Osmond are currently headlining a regular show at The Flamingo in Las Vegas. Saturday night's performance has been cancelled.

Marie Osmond authored a book about her own experiences with postpartum depression in 2002 called 'Behind the Smile'.

More than 32,000 Americans die from suicide every year. If you are considering suicide, or are concerned that someone you know might be, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

The entertainment community was shocked by news earlier this week that missing Growing Pains actor and Los Angeles area resident Andrew Koenig had committed suicide in Vancouver.

 Howard Stern Show sidekick and stand-up comedian Artie Lange shocked fans earlier this year when he attempted suicide by stabbing in earlier January.  Lange survived and is currently undergoing treatment at an undisclosed facility.

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