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Marie Osmond devastated over son's suicide, prayers and privacy asked for

By April MacIntyre Feb 27, 2010, 21:34 GMT

Marie is always involved in charity and helping others- Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond - Donny and Marie Team with City Mission to Deliver Food for Seniors for the Holidays in Las Vegas on December 12, 2009 - our thoughts are with Marie for her loss. Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV, USA © PRN / PR Photos

America's smallscreen sweetheart and mother of eight, Marie Osmond, has lost her teenaged son, Michael Blosil.

Blosil, 18, the son of divorced parents Brian Blosil and Marie Osmond, killed himself by leaping to his death around 9 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, reports Entertainment Tonight.

Marie's brother, Donny Osmond, told ET, "Please pray for my sister and her family."

Marie Osmond release a statement Saturday. It says, “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.”

Michael reportedly left behind a note saying that his severe depression left him feeling as if he had no friends and could never fit in.

In 2007, at age 16, Michael was entered into a rehab facility.

Marie shared that Michael was turning his life around in a past People magazine interview. He was finishing up his last year of high school while living with his mom in Las Vegas.

Donny and Marie Osmond have canceled their Flamingo Hotel show for Saturday night.