Let me tell you a story about a truly remarkable soul. One year after the passing of her cherished friend Kim Goodwin, Marie Osmond took to Instagram to honor his memory in a heartfelt tribute. Kim wasn’t just a makeup artist to Marie—he was family.
You know how sometimes you meet someone, and they just click? That’s exactly how it was for Marie and Kim. The iconic singer, who’s now 60 years young, shared a nostalgic photo of herself with Kim, the man who worked his magic on her hair and makeup for over three decades. In her post, she wrote, “Today marks one year since my dear friend Kimmy passed away. He did my makeup and hair for more than 30 years, but he gave me so much more than that. I’m so grateful for everything you taught me, especially now as I navigate doing my own glam on The Talk@Home! Kim, you’ve always been right there with me, watching over me, and today I felt your presence more than ever!”
View this post on InstagramPlease pray for my Kimmy who was admitted to ICU tonight. 🙏🏼♥️
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A Legacy of Love and Friendship
Marie’s new hairstylist, Cody Renegar, chimed in on the post with a simple yet powerful message: three purple heart emojis in the comments. It’s a testament to how deeply Kim’s legacy continues to resonate. Back in April 2019, Marie revealed the heartbreaking news of Kim’s passing after he suffered a massive heart attack and underwent surgery. “Waited until now to post this, but today I said goodbye to my best friend Kimmy,” she wrote, adding a broken heart and sleepy face emoji to express her sorrow. “He left this earth for a better place, and although my heart is breaking and I know this hole in my heart will never be filled, I am so happy that he was able to leave this life knowing he was deeply loved.”
Kim’s Final Days: A Celebration of Life
Marie went on to share the joyous moments Kim experienced in his final days. “He was married after our show on the evening of April 12, and it was such a joyful experience for me to witness him surrounded by so much love,” she wrote. “I miss you so much already, my Kimchi, but I know you’re surrounded in God’s love! My dearest friend… #GodBeWithYou #TillWeMeetAgain #AngelInHeaven #Showstopper #One-of-a-kind.” It’s clear that Kim wasn’t just a colleague to Marie; he was a cherished friend whose absence leaves an indelible mark on her life.
Family Ties: Donny Osmond’s Tribute
Kim’s bond with the Osmond family extended beyond Marie. Her brother, Donny Osmond, also shared a special connection with the late makeup artist. When Donny, now 62, learned of Kim’s passing, he paid tribute by sharing photos of them together on Instagram. “Kim started out as our hair and makeup guru and eventually became like family to us,” Donny wrote. “I was able to spend some time with Kim last Wednesday. Even though he was quite ill and bedridden, we laughed and joked about all the great memories we’ve shared over the years. He was loved and adored by everyone he worked with. Our entire cast and crew will miss him dearly.”
