RIP: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys

Brian Wilson has passed away at age 82. Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys and the creator of their iconic American pop sound, has passed away.

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 pic.twitter.com/sIe7TUUdOm

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) June 11, 2025

(1/3) In Memoriam: Thanks to the imagination, vision, and production gifts of Brian Wilson, 1988 Inductees the Beach Boys reinvented the possibilities for pop music. Wilson combined his love for vocal group harmonies with Chuck Berry-style rock & roll, captured California’s beach pic.twitter.com/YKy9mPgm0h

— Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) June 11, 2025