The Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has died.
His family have paid tribute to the singer-songwriter, who was 82, in a statement this week. His family said: “We are heartbroken to announced 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 grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
The musician rose to fame as a member of the beloved band alongside his two siblings. Brian was part of the original line-up with his late brothers Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and pal Al Jardine.
Alongside providing vocals for the group, Brian also wrote and produced music for the Beach Boys. He’s credited as having written some of their best known songs like Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Good Vibrations and God Only Knows.
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The Beach Boys first began releasing music in 1961 and went on to have chart success with singles like Surfin’ U.S.A. and I Get Around, which were both released in the 1960s.
Brian experienced what he described as a “breakdown” in 1964 whilst onboard a flight with his bandmates.
It was reported last year that Brian, who has been described as a “genius” in his career, had dementia. The news of a “neurocognitive disorder” came following the death of his wife Melinda Ledbetter.
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