Singer-songwriter and co-creator of the Beach Boys Brian Wilson dies aged 82

Brian Wilson, the singer-songwriter who co-created the Beach Boys rock band, has died.

His family released a statement confirming the news on his website and social media pages on Wednesday, US time.

He was 82 years old.

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," Wilson's family said in a statement.

"We are at a loss for words right now.

"Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world."

The statement did not disclose a cause of death.

Wilson had suffered from dementia and was unable to care for himself after his wife Melinda Wilson died in early 2024, prompting his family to put him under conservatorship.

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When asked which of the many songs he had written was his favourite, he usually said this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR2lvcdKSdU

greggerypeccary wrote on Jun 12^th, 2025 at 9:10am:

When asked which of the many songs he had written was his favourite, he usually said this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR2lvcdKSdU

So many good songs.

RIP.

Brilliant musicians! I never tired of listening to their music.  And I think one interviewer summed it up well… the beach boys made songs sound like summer.

Great songs - wonderful harmonies -  the 1960s -

a time of innocence when boys and girls only held hands.

Bobby. wrote on Jun 12^th, 2025 at 8:16pm:

Great songs - wonderful harmonies -  the 1960s - a time of innocence when boys and girls only held hands.

And Blooby never had to come out of his closet. Good times, indeed.

greggerypeccary wrote on Jun 12^th, 2025 at 8:33am:

Wilson had suffered from dementia and was unable to care for himself after his wife Melinda Wilson died in early 2024, prompting his family to put him under conservatorship.

Wilson was an acid causality on just one trip. He never recovered.


I do my best to drop a tab at least once a year.


Hasn't affected me at all.

Marla wrote on Jun 17^th, 2025 at 3:09am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jun 12th, 2025 at 8:33am: Wilson had suffered from dementia and was unable to care for himself after his wife Melinda Wilson died in early 2024, prompting his family to put him under conservatorship. Wilson was an acid causality on just one trip. He never recovered. I do my best to drop a tab at least once a year. Hasn't affected me at all.

Marla - it did affect you.    ::)

Wilson's last words were "Free Palestine"

Bobby. wrote on Jun 17^th, 2025 at 6:24am:

Marla - it did affect you.    ::)

Trust in Satan, Blooby

Marla wrote on Jun 19^th, 2025 at 2:06am:

Bobby. wrote on Jun 17th, 2025 at 6:24am: Marla - it did affect you.    ::) Trust in Satan, Blooby

Pot brings you closer to the devil -

repent now for the end is nigh.

Satan loves you, Blooby.

Marla wrote on Jun 20^th, 2025 at 6:35am:

Satan loves you, Blooby.

Go to rehab Marla.   ::)