Brian Wilson died: American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson died on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82.
His family said, ” 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 ,”
He became a member of the Beach Boys in 1961 and worked as the band’s songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader.
In 1962, he began his singer career with Capitol Records, LLC. He also wrote super hit songs lyrics including “Surf City” (1963), “I Get Around” (1964), “Help Me, Rhonda” (1965), and “Good Vibrations” (1966).
His full name was Brian Douglas Wilson who born on June 20, 1942 in Inglewood, California, U.S.
He was interested in music since school life, when was in high school, Wilson played quarterback for Hawthorne High’s football team.
His popular songs are Good Vibrations (1966), God Only Knows (1966), Wouldn’t It Be Nice (1966), California Girls (1965), Don’t Worry Baby (1964), Surf’s Up (1971), Heroes and Villains (1967), In My Room (1963), I Get Around (1964) and Pet Sounds (1966).
Brian Wilson’s first wife is Marilyn Rovell who is American singer. They married in 1964 and separated in 1979.
His second wife was Melinda Ledbetter who was American talent manager. They married in 1995 and she passed away on 2024.
Brian Wilson has seven children named Carnie Wilson ( Biological Singer, TV personality, baker ), Wendy Wilson ( Biological Singer, songwriter ), Dakota Rose ( Adopted ), Daria Rose ( Adopted ), Delanie Rose ( Adopted ), Dylan Wilson ( Adopted ), and Dash Wilson ( Adopted ). Brian Wilson’s net worth was 100 million dollars.
Beach Boys statement, “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever.”
Carnie & Wendy Wilson said, “We are deeply saddened to say goodbye to our hero and Daddy… May he rest in peace in music. Love & Mercy.”
John Stamos said, “Brian wasn’t just a musical genius, he was a gentle, soulful, funny, complex, beautiful man… He heard things no one else could hear… Rest easy, Brian. Thank you for the music.”
Bob Dylan said, “Heard the sad news about Brian today… admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian.”
