Marie Osmond devastated over death of son

3/1/2010
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Entertainer Marie Osmond speaks at a North Little Rock, Ark., Sam's Club store in this April 27, 2005 file photo. Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said Saturday Feb. 27, 2010. Osmond said in a statement through her publicist that her family is devastated by the
Entertainer Marie Osmond speaks at a North Little Rock, Ark., Sam's Club store in this April 27, 2005 file photo. Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said Saturday Feb. 27, 2010. Osmond said in a statement through her publicist that her family is devastated by the "tragic loss." She did not provide details on the death.

LOS ANGELES — Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said Saturday.

Osmond said in a statement through her publicist that her family is devastated by the "tragic loss." She did not provide details on the death.

Entertainment Tonight reported on its Web site that Blosil jumped to his death Friday night from a downtown Los Angeles apartment building.

Officers responded to an apparent suicide jump in the area, but the victim was not identified Saturday, Los Angeles Police Officer Gregory Baek said.

"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," Osmond said in the statement.

Blosil reportedly left a note which referred to a lifelong battle with depression.