Brian Wilson, the legendary and influential singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died. He was 82.
Wilson’s death was confirmed in a via social media. The statement reads, “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 is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
In February 2024, Wilson was . At the time, the Wilson Family issued a statement detailing the conservatorship. It stated that LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers, who had been longtime reps for the family, would serve as Wilson’s co-conservators. The statement also notes that this decision was pre-determined by Brian and Melinda Wilson.
News of the conservatorship came weeks after the death of Melinda Wilson, who was married to Brian for 28 years. Following her death, Brian issued a honoring his late wife. He wrote, in part, “Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost. Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career.”
He added, “She encouraged me to make the music that was closest to my heart. She was my anchor. She was everything for us. Please say a prayer for her.”
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