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From People.com: Brian Wilson, the pop music genius and singer who co-founded the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82.
The musician’s family announced his death on Wednesday, June 11 in an Instagram post featuring a recent photo of the star smiling on a bench.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” the statement read. “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.”
Described by PEOPLE in 1975 as the “formative genius of the group,” Wilson served as the rock band’s songwriter and co-lead vocalist and also played bass guitar and keyboard alongside brothers, Dennis and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, who all were part of the original lineup.
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Sean Ono Lennon son of Beatles co-founder John Lennon, wrote: “Anyone who really knows me knows how heart broken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one of a kind genius from another world.”
Anyone who really knows me knows how heart broken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one… pic.twitter.com/UODb9NdqOl
— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) June 11, 2025
An American icon. He changed the landscape of an entire genre while creating his own. He made every living artist up their game. He made you feel a season.
Best of all, he was ours.
Love you Brian Wilson. pic.twitter.com/bBY3YW0EeQ
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) June 11, 2025
RIP Brian Wilson, 82.
Co-creator of the Beach Boys, and the man who wrote one of the greatest pop songs in history, God Only Knows, when he was just 23. A complex man but a musical genius and showbusiness icon. What a legacy he leaves. pic.twitter.com/MaenGYpuUv— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 11, 2025
BREAKING: Brian Wilson, legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind The Beach Boys, has died. He was 82. https://t.co/TstIg61KQg pic.twitter.com/DrOJgJaAzX
— ABC News (@ABC) June 11, 2025
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82
More on his life and legacy: https://t.co/54KHwb4PJL pic.twitter.com/mrbjplteVx
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 11, 2025
I never met Brian Wilson and wish I got to or watch him in concert. I grew up listening to @TheBeachBoys and I always loved Pet Sounds and The Beach Boys Today! as essential music.
Condolences and thoughts to the Wilson family. Love and mercy to them.https://t.co/sL4NxVekid
— Rob Tiongson (@RobTiongson) June 11, 2025
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