The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died.
Wilson was a co-founder of the band and his family have announced the news of his passing. It was revealed back in 2024 that Wilson was living with a neurocognative disorder similar to dementia.
They posted on X/Twitter: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.”
“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
Devastated fans replied to the post with their messages of respect for the singer as one person wrote: “So sorry to read this. He will forever be remembered as a truly great musician.”
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Another heartbroken follower added: “Love & Mercy to one of the greatest legends that’s ever lived. We are all blessed by the heavenly sounds he shared with us. We love you Brian!!!”
“The world has lost one of the greatest composers of all time, thank you for all the wonderful music,” thanked another grateful fan.
Brian formed The Beach Boys, originally known as the Pendletones, as a teenager with his brothers Dennis and Carl, their cousin Mike and friend Al.
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The band are known for their iconic hits Surfin’ USA, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Good Vibrations, Kokomo and God Only Knows.
Back in 1964, Brian decided to step back from touring with the band after he had a panic attack due to The Beach Boys’ busy schedule, which led him to turn his attention to production.
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Wilson continued working with the group while struggling with alcohol and drug addiction throughout the 70s, which resulted in a family intervention.
He released Brian Wilson: Presents Smile in 2004 and continued his solo work into the 2000s, with his final studio album No Pier Pressure released in 2015.
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The catalogue had features from New Girl star Zooey Deschanel and singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves.
He released a memoir a year later and The Beach Boys were inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame back in 1988, as well as being honoured at the 2001 Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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