The duo were from large families and were born as the seventh child in families of nine. Their mothers also shared the same birthday.

Donny Osmond remembers the last conversation they had before Michael’s death in 2009. It was a year before the artist’s death and is the most suggestive of how their lives have changed throughout the years. Osmond mentioned:

The actor also offered some advice to Jackson, saying that since it is a nine-hour drive from his home to Utah, the latter can bring his kids and no one will know they are there. He added that they can swim in the swimming pool and have some normalcy in their life.

However, the trip never happened and Osmond said:

Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson’s friendship

Donny Osmond is a happy person today with a family of five sons, 12 grandchildren, and his wife, Debbie. However, there was a phase in his life where he had several problems in his life and Michael Jackson came to his rescue.

In an interview with Page Six, the 64-year-old spoke up about his friendship with Michael, stating that they met as kids performing with their brothers in 1971 in Toronto. Donny recalls:

Osmond and Jackson remained in touch and even got together after adjusting their schedules.

The former recalled going to see the movie The Dark Crystal together and insisted that Jackson wear trench coats, wigs, and sunglasses as a disguise. Donny Osmond admitted that they were trying to be normal, although everyone recognized them.

The White & Nerdy star’s career suffered a huge blow in 1980s while Michael’s new release Thriller became a huge hit. Donny was the first to hear it and then asked Jackson how to make a comeback.

The musical star then replied by saying that Osmond must change his name, which was disliked by the latter. However, he realized a few years later that it was good advice and said:

Radio DJs did not agree to play Donny Osmond’s tracks, although the song was good. They still played it and did not reveal anything about the singer until the track was a hit. Donny said:

As mentioned earlier, the last time they spoke to each other was a year before Jackson’s death in 2009.

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