Mick Fleetwood, Carnie Wilson, Elton John and more are sharing tributes to Brian Wilson following the death of the legendary Beach Boys cofounder.

His family said in a statement they are "heartbroken."

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all time

His family said in a statement they were "heartbroken" to announce the Beach Boys founder's death.

Singer-songwriter co-founded the 1960s band in California

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," his family said in a statement.

A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies and intricate soundscapes in the studio.

Nato a Inglewood, California, ha influenzato generazioni di musicisti pop e rock. Ispirò anche Paul McCartney con «Only God Knows»

Lutto nel mondo della musica. Brian Wilson, leader dei Beach Boys, è morto all'età di 82 anni. Lo ha annunciato la famiglia attraver...

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

Lutto nel mondo della musica. Brian Wilson, leader dei Beach Boys, è morto all'età di 82 anni. Lo ha annunciato la famiglia attraver...

California-born musician was one of the most revered and pioneering figures in contemporary music, helping to make the Beach Boys one of the most successful pop groups of all time

Beach Boys co-founder and accomplished composer Brian Wilson died Wednesday at the age of 82, his family announced on social media.

Hits like Surfin’ USA’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ and ‘Surfer Girl’ turned the group into America’s biggest selling band.

Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs like \

Wilson’s genius for melody and arrangements inspired the songs Good Vibrations and California Girls.

"We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world," Wilson's family said of the Beach Boys co-founder.

Tributes are pouring in for the pioneering musician

Sean Ono Lennon, dont le père, John Lennon – comme le reste des Beatles –, était fan des Beach Boys, ou Questlove, le batteur de The Roots, célèbrent son influence.

Leader of the Beach Boys who found fame with hymns to California beach culture and developed into a musician of outstanding range and imagination

The band put out a tribute to the music legend, as did former member Al Jardine and his daughter, Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson.