Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Beach Boys Co-founder Brian Wilson Dies at 82
Brian Wilson, a founder of The Beach Boys, has died at 82.
He wrote famous songs and sang lead for the band.
His family announced the news on social media.
He was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, similar to dementia, in 2024.
He had been dealing with voices in his head for many years and struggled with it throughout his life.
He also lost his wife recently.
No cause of death was released.
Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at 82.
Wilson was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder in 2024.
He was the lead singer and main songwriter for the band.
Wilson's family announced his passing on social media.
He faced health challenges throughout his life.
- Who
- Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys.
- What
- Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, died.
- When
- Family announced his death.
- Where
- Announced on social media.
- Why
- Cause of death was not disclosed; suffered from Schizoaffective Disorder and health challenges.
- Name
- Brian Wilson
- Age at Death
- 82
- Known For
- Co-founding The Beach Boys, songwriting
- Health
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Key Songs
- "Good Vibrations", "God Only Knows"
- Family
- Announced the death
Sources
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Brian Wilson, songwriter and founder of the Beach Boys, dies at 82
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
