Brian Wilson, Pop Pioneer and Founder of The Beach Boys, Passed Away at 82
Variety
Posted on: June 13th, 2025
Posted on: June 13th, 2025
Brian Wilson , the brilliant musician who codified the California teen lifestyle in a series of '60s hits by his band The Beach Boys, has passed away. He was 82.
In a post shared on Instagram, his family announced Wilson's death. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," they wrote. "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."
They signed off with the phrase Love & Mercy which was the breakout single from Wilson's first solo album and later the name given to a 2014 film dramatization of his life story.
(In Memoriam: June 20, 1942 - June 11, 2025)
In a post shared on Instagram, his family announced Wilson's death. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," they wrote. "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."
They signed off with the phrase Love & Mercy which was the breakout single from Wilson's first solo album and later the name given to a 2014 film dramatization of his life story.
(In Memoriam: June 20, 1942 - June 11, 2025)
