Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Visionary Leader and Summer's Poet Laureate, Dies at 82

Music world mourns Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson

The world has lost a music visionary with the death of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson.

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The devastating news that Brian Wilson has died at age 82 hit early Wednesday afternoon, and we’re all in a state of shock. “We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.” Wilson had been in failing health for quite a long time, and the family revealed he was suffering from dementia last year, r…

Beach Boys musician Brian Wilson dies aged 82, his family announces

Brian Wilson was the leading creative force behind the Beach Boys, and has died at the age of 82, his family has announced

Beach Boys singer tragically passed away aged 82, family confirm

The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died, his family said in a statement on his official website.

Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson dies aged 82, his family announces

Brian Wilson was the leading creative force behind the Beach Boys, and has died at the age of 82, his family has announced

The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dead at 82

The musician's "heartbroken" family members announced his passing in a statement, noting, "We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world."