Brian Wilson is dead, co-founder of The Beach Boys
In February last year, it became known that Wilson, who had just lost his wife Melinda, was suffering from "severe neurocognitive disorders," which forced her to be placed in the custody of two doctors appointed by her relatives.
Brian Wilson at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona.
Brian Wilson, one of the founders of The Beach Boys who redefined "California Dream," died at the age of 82, according to his family through the musician's Instagram account.
"We are devastated to announce the death of our dear Father Brian Wilson. We are short of words at the moment. Please respect our privacy at a time when the family is in mourning."
"We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world, peace and love," the musician's seven children add in their message.
In February last year, it became known that Wilson, who had just lost his wife Melinda, was suffering from "severe neurocognitive disorders," which forced her to be placed in the custody of two doctors appointed by her relatives.
The family admitted that Wilson was unable to stand on his own feet, "feed, dress, and take the house," as his lawyers then explained.
However, Wilson's health problems date back to the 1990s, caused by long periods of drug use when he was at the top of his reputation, and intensified by his relationship with the controversial psychologist Eugene Landy , who was trying to control his life until the family forbade him from any relationship with him, which did not happen until 2006.
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