Brian Wilson dead aged 82: Rock icon and Beach Boys founder dies after health battle left him ‘unable to feed himself’

Brian Wilson speaking at a microphone.

BRIAN Wilson, legendary singer-songwriter who founded the Beach Boys, has died aged 82. He was revealed to be living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia early last year, and his death has sparked a […]

Ronnie Wood leads tributes to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson as he dies age 82

Ronnie Wood has lead the emotional tributes to Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson following his tragic passing aged 82. His family confirmed in a statement earlier today that he had died a year after it […]

Inside Brian Wilson’s tragic health battle that left Beach Boys rock icon ‘unable to feed or clothe himself’

Brian Wilson performing on stage.

BRIAN Wilson’s tragic health battle left the Beach Boys icon “unable to feed or clothe himself.” It was revealed in early 2024 that he had been living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia. 7 […]

How Beach Boys ‘genius’ Brian Wilson brought sun-kissed California to world with some of the greatest songs ever made

Portrait of Brian Wilson, singer-songwriter and founding member of The Beach Boys.

GOD Only Knows how Brian Wilson created pop’s most sublime tunes. The death of The Beach Boys icon at 82 marks the passing of one of the few artists who genuinely deserved to be called […]

Brian Wilson’s music epitomized the lore of Southern California

Brian Wilson's music epitomized the lore of Southern California

Brian Wilson didn’t create the sun or the ocean or the sea-sprayed landmass we call Southern California. He didn’t invent the car or the surfboard. He wasn’t the first person to experience the cold pang […]

How ‘Beach Boys’ co-founder Brian Wilson, the original boy of summer, transformed music as we know it

How 'Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson, the original boy of summer, transformed music as we know it

I’m picking up sad vibrations. Brian Wilson — who co-founded the Beach Boys and was the main architect of their sound — is now surfing the heavens after his death was announced by his family […]

Inside Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson’s reclusive life before his death at 82

Inside Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson's reclusive life before his death at 82

God only knows.  Legendary Beach Boy founder Brian Wilson has died at 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family announced on Instagram and on his […]

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson has died at age 82 : NPR

Brian Wilson in 1965.

Brian Wilson in 1965. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Brian Wilson in 1965. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Brian Wilson, who co-founded the iconic California band The Beach Boys […]

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Dead at 82

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Dead at 82

Brian Wilson, the pioneering producer, composer, and performer with The Beach Boys, has died. He was 82 years old. Wilson’s family announced his passing in the following social media statement: “We are heartbroken to announced that […]

Watch Brian Wilson’s last ever performance of iconic Beach Boys hit just two years before his death aged 82

WATCH Brian Wilson’s last ever performance after it was announced that the Beach Boys founder has died aged 82. The legendary singer-songwriter – who was living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia – last […]

Paul McCartney Considers Brian Wilson’s “God Only Knows” To Be His Favorite Song Ever

Paul McCartney Considers Brian Wilson's "God Only Knows" To Be His Favorite Song Ever

As the news of Brian Wilson’s passing reverberates around the music world, it’s great to know that his contributions are appreciated by artists young and old. Paul McCartney is one of Wilson’s biggest admirers, and […]

Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Has Passed Away

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Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, has passed away. He was 82 years old. Wilson was born in Inglewood, California, on June 20, 1942. He spent most of his childhood in Hawthorne, […]