Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Dead at 82

Brian Wilson, the co-founder and vocalist of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock has died at the age of 82.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement posted on social media. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”

Wilson’s family did not provide a cause of death.

But it was revealed in February 2024 that the Beach Boys legend was battling dementia, according to Rolling Stone.

“Brian gave so much to the world through his music, his spirit and his strength. He was a sweet, gentle soul as well as fierce competitor,” Wilson’s longtime manager Jean Sievers said in a statement to Rolling Stone.