Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said. The American singer, 76, who was a creative backbone of the group, co-writing hits including Crazy Horses, and singing on Love Me For A Reason, died on Monday, according to a statement from his brother Merrill. “I was grateful to be with him shortly before he passed and to share a final meaningful moment together,” the statement said. “Alan was a gifted creator, a man of faith, and a deeply loving soul whose life blessed many.” Image: Jimmy, Virl, Alan, Donny and Wayne Osmond during The Osmonds 50th anniversary reunion world tour in 2008. Pic: Reuters Osmond had battled progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) since 1987, a disease of the central nervous system which affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, causing symptoms like fatigue, numbness, visual issues and walking difficulties, according to the NHS. His career began in 1958 when he formed a barbershop quartet with his brothers …