From the family of Brian Wilson, “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.”

Brian Wilson the co-founder and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys has died. The beloved musical auteur, who helped pioneer the studio-as-instrument, influencing generations of musicians in pop and beyond, was releaved in early 2024 to be living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia. Wilson was 82 years old.