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Introduction
Below are some rather shocking facts about Jimmy Osmond — real, and things that once drew attention — though most are from the past, not exactly new:
Stroke While Performing
On December 27, 2018, Jimmy Osmond suffered a stroke right after finishing his performance in Peter Pan at the Hippodrome Theatre in Birmingham, England.
People.com
He managed to “get through” the show, then went straight to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a stroke.
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Previously, he had also experienced similar health issues — reports say that in 2004, he suffered a “transient ischemic attack” caused by a small hole in his heart (PFO – patent foramen ovale), which required surgery to repair.
People.com
Losing Too Much Money
Jimmy once shared that losing all his finances (due to poor business advisors and bad management) was actually “the best thing that ever happened to them” — at least in hindsight.
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This was shocking because he came from a famous family, with plenty of shows and opportunities — yet he still went through financial hardship.
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Childhood Stage Mishap
As a child (around 8–9 years old), Jimmy Osmond once performed at a dinner theatre in Las Vegas, trying to imitate Elvis Presley in a jumpsuit while singing I Got A Woman. During the show, after having eaten and drunk too much “orange freeze” beforehand, at the line “I want you all to know that …”, Jimmy vomited right in front of the audience, then slipped and fell onto a table, sending food and sauce flying everywhere.
The Guardian
Nevertheless, he kept singing, and the performance ended with big applause and cheers — for his determination to keep going.
The Guardian
Pressure of Family Fame
Jimmy is the youngest member of the Osmond family — a hugely famous showbiz family, with a “wholesome, model family” image. From a young age, he carried the heavy burden of expectations and maintaining that image.
FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)
It was reported that the Osmond family also faced major financial troubles due to poor management, and Jimmy has said that losing so much money deeply affected how he viewed success and self-worth.
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Startling Stage Incidents
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In addition to the stroke, there are reports that when he was younger, Jimmy was injured or encountered incidents during performances: there was a time he fell, or slipped on stage, fell onto a table, or felt unwell due to his health (for example, in I Got A Woman he vomited, and there were moments of “crying” – meaning the audience and the incidents made the performance unforgettable).
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