“Happy first Father’s Day as a father of three!”
In a statement shared by Brian Wilson’s family, the singer-songwriter and founding member of the Beach Boys has died.
Wilson’s family took to his official X account to share a photo of their father.
“We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” the statement read.
“Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world,” it continued, before the family signed off, writing, “Love & Mercy.”
We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) June 11, 2025
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
According to The Washington Post, Wilson made up one fifth of the popular rock group known as the Beach Boys, which included his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine.
The Beach Boys was founded in 1961, which skyrocketed to fame following the release of their first single “Surfin’” released that same year.
Brian Wilson has been reported as the “mastermind” behind the majority of the bands biggest hits, which also includes “Good Vibrations,” “Kokomo,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and more.
As The Washington Post reported, in 1971, Dennis Wilson called the group “Brian’s ‘messengers.’”
“Brian Wilson is the Beach Boys. He is all of it. Period. We’re nothing. He’s everything.”
Brian Wilson once called the song, “Til I Die” his most personal song.
