Brian Wilson, the legendary musician who co-founded the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family confirmed Wednesday.
Wilson’s passing comes after a public dementia diagnosis last year, shortly after the death of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson. Following her passing, Wilson’s children moved to place him under conservatorship.
In a statement posted to Wilson’s official website and Instagram, his family shared their grief: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”
Wilson was the oldest of three musical brothers and the creative force behind the Beach Boys, known for shaping their signature sound with songs like “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls.”
The band rose from a local California act in the 1960s to international fame, becoming symbols of surf and sunshine. With more than 30 Top 40 singles and over 100 million records sold worldwide, the Beach Boys remain one of the most successful and influential bands in rock history.
Paul and Ringo paid tribute to Wilson on their social media
Paul McCartney has paid tribute to legendary Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson, as a legion of stars hailed the singer and songwriter’s legacy following his death at the age of 82.
“Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special”, Paul said in a statement on Instagram.
“The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time.
“I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while,
“How we will continue without Brian Wilson, ‘God Only Knows’. Thank you, Brian.”
Ringo Starr has paid tribute to Brian Wilson:
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