Donny Osmond, 64, reveals how he overcame crippling anxiety
dailymail.co.ukDonny Osmond has been in the spotlight for most of his life, so fans may be shocked to learn that the singer, 64, has suffered from crippling anxiety for most of his career.In an interview with Peoplethe former teen heartthrob says it was the love of his wife of 44 years, Debbie, who has been his emotional support through all his ups and downs.'So many people fall into a trap of desperation and depression.
I've been there, and you can't just brush it off. There is light at the end of the tunnel,' said the star. Opening up: Singer Donny Osmond is opening up about his struggle with anxiety and depression.
He hopes sharing his experience will help othersOsmond and Debbie, 63, married 1978, when he was 20 and she was 19. They are the parents of five sons and now have 12 grandchildren.He also shared that his wife gave him some good advice about performing.When he was worried about nailing his show, she said, 'Why don't you go out there tonight and do an averageshow?' That took the tension off and he nailed it: 'It ended up being the best show I ever did because I gave myself an opportunity to make a mistake,' he said.The Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat star said he sought professional help to deal with his depression as well.
True love: The singer credits his wife Debbie with helping him navigate the ups and downs of his life and career; seen in 2010 Putting aside perfection: The singer and actor says his wife's suggestion to put in an "average" performance resulted in his best show everOsmond made his professional debut at age five, when he appeared with his brothers on The Andy Williams Show.In the 1970s, at 13, record producers approached him about recording solo albums.
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