Fans of The Beach Boys are mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, whose family announced his death at the age of 82 on June 11

Beach Boys leader and musical innovator Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving the music world that he helped shape through his genius in mourning. The news of his death arrived Wednesday (June 11) via an announcement from his children following a difficult battle with dementia - for which he was placed under a legal conservatorship in 2024 - and years of mental health and substance abuse issues before that.

The Beach Boys member’s family sought a conservatorship for Brian following the death of his late wife, Melinda.

Iconic member of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, died June 11, 2025 - almost a year and six months after the death of his beloved wife. Brian's death was announced via a statement on his Instagram. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.