The Beach Boys legend has died at the age of 82 after a long career as both part of the carefree surf band and as a solo musician. ‘We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,’ a statement from his family reads.
Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82
Main image: Brian Wilson poses for a portrait in 1967. Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives
Wed 11 Jun 2025 19.32 CEST
The Beach Boys in 1962: Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Brian Wilson
