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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Brian Wilson's cause of death revealed days after Beach Boys icon's shock passing aged 82
Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's cause of death has been revealed publicly two weeks after his passing at 82. Wilson's children announced his death on the singer's official Instagram page on Wednesday June 11 - a year after it emerged that he had been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder similar to dementia. Per a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Wilson died from respiratory arrest - which occurs when the heart is still beating, but the lungs stop functioning, making it impossible for the person to get oxygen. Wilson was also suffering from a litany of other health issues at the time of his death, with infections sepsis and cystitis also listed on the certificate. Associated factors include neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease. The God Only Knows hitmaker shot to fame as the frontman of the Beach Boys, for which he served as the principal songwriter as well as the co-lead vocalist. Wilson formed the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine. The original name of the band was the Pendletones, and they exploded onto the scene with their 1961 song Surfin', written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Over the course of the 1960s the group became one of the most beloved in America, releasing albums like Surfin' Safari, Surfin' U.S.A. and Surfer Girl. Their 1966 hit God Only Knows was branded 'the greatest song ever written' by Beatles legend Paul McCartney. Along with their pioneering musical style, the band also conjured up an intoxicating image of a carefree California lifestyle of sunshine, palm trees and sea air. However Wilson's involvement with the Beach Boys shifted dramatically when he suffered a nervous breakdown in 1964, followed by two more in the next couple of years. He promptly withdrew from touring but retained his backstage control of the band as a writer and producer, masterminding their 1966 magnum opus Pet Sounds and providing lead vocals on many of the tracks. Pet Sounds struggled commercially at first, but ultimately earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed pop albums ever created. Melinda, his second and final wife, married Wilson in 1995, and he credited her as his 'savior' in his devastated statement on her death last year; the couple are pictured in 1995 Last February, shortly after his wife Melinda's death, Wilson's family filed to obtain a conservatorship of him, announcing his diagnosis with a dementia-like condition. They said he often made 'spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances,' had a 'very short attention span and while unintentionally disruptive, is frequently unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation,' in documents obtained by The Blast. Melinda, the family argued, had been attending to Wilson's 'daily living needs' and her absence had left him 'unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.' The last time Wilson was seen in public was April 2024, when he emerged looking frail in a wheelchair to attend a Los Angeles Lakers game. News of his death provoked an outpouring of grief from his fans, including Elton John, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Micky Dolenz, the Backstreet Boys, Randy Bachman and John Lennon's sons Julian Lennon and Sean Lennon. Wilson's survivors include his daughters Carnie, 57, and Wendy, 55, whom he had with his first wife Marilyn, as well as the five children he adopted with Melinda, who are called Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul McCartney reveals his 3 favorite albums — not by The Beatles
When it's time to put on a record, Paul McCartney is a big fan of the classics. The former Beatle revealed his top three albums in a recent installment of his segment 'You Know The Answer,' in which McCartney responds to one question from a fan. The answers are then posted on his website. For the June 25 installment, a fan asked the legendary musician, 'Are there any albums that take you back to certain periods in your life? And does performing your own music evoke similar memories?' McCartney responded with, 'Yeah, definitely. My favourite albums by other people tend to be: Music from Big Pink by The Band, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys, and Harvest by Neil Young. They are the three classics that I love to listen to, and they all remind me of certain times in my life.' The 83-year-old went on to say that when he performs his own songs, 'they often bring back memories of recording them. That can often entail memories of John and George in the studio — sweet memories!" Fans looking to ask McCartney a question can submit theirs via the Paul McCartney Official Fan Group on Facebook, or by tagging @paulmccartney on social media. Popular 2000s pop-punk band could play show in your backyard: Here's how Pop star unveils God-approved alternate version of controversial album cover Iconic '80s singer cancels show last minute as travel-weary band 'can barely see' Rock band backs out of legendary metal group's farewell concert Country music star 'doing much better' after having stroke on stage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ananda Lewis, Celebrated MTV VJ, Dead at 52
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ during the late Nineties and who shared her breast cancer journey with fans, has died at the age of 52. Lewis' death was confirmed today in a Facebook post by her sister, Lakshmi Emory. Lewis revealed in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. In her video announcement at the time, she urged women to practice early detection and to get mammograms. More from Rolling Stone Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 Questlove, Clairo, Earthgang, and More Remember Sly Stone: He 'Was a Giant' Billy Jones, Baby's All Right Owner and Key Player in New York Music Scene, Dead at 45 'I need you to share this with the women in your life who may be as stubborn as I was about mammograms and I need you to tell them that they have to do it,' Lewis said in her 2020 Instagram post. 'Early detection, especially for breast cancer, changes your outcome. It can save their life.' Lewis was hired by MTV in 1997 as one of their video jockeys, and she would go on to host the shows Total Request Live and Hot Zone. In 2001 she started her own talk show, The Ananda Lewis Show, which ran from 2001 to 2002. Lewis would later join The Insider, an Entertainment Tonight spinoff as a correspondent from 2004 to 2005. During the revival of TLC's While You Were Out in 2019, Lewis returned as the show's host. Last October, Lewis said that her cancer had progressed to stage 4. During a discussion with CNN's correspondents Stephanie Elam and Sarah Sidner, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, Lewis opened up about her treatment path. 'This journey is very personal and you have to do what works for you and only you,' she said. Her fellow former MTV VJ Dave Holmes remembered Lewis on social media following news of her death. 'She was the best: friendly funny kind clever cool committed passionate patient stylish and smart. If you were working with her, you knew you'd be having fun, and you'd want to step your game up to match her effortless charisma. You couldn't, but the trying made you better,' he wrote in an Instagram post alongside a photo of Lewis and the song 'Someday We'll Know' by the New Radicals. 'We bonded over our shared love of this song, it has reminded me of her ever since, and now it always will.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman, Teen Music and Television Star, Dead at 81
Bobby Sherman, the former teen star who appeared in Here Comes the Brides and recorded the Billboard Hot 100 hits 'Julie, Do You Love Me' and 'Little Woman,' has died. His wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media by their family friend, actor John Stamos. Sherman was 81 years old. 'It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,' the statement reads. 'Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That's who Bobby was — brave, gentle, and full of light.' More from Rolling Stone Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46 Ananda Lewis, Celebrated MTV VJ, Dead at 52 Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 Brigitte did not share Sherman's cause of death. She celebrated his career, saying, 'known around the world for his music and acting, he brought joy to millions through songs like 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' and 'Little Woman,' and through his beloved role in Here Come the Brides.' After Here Comes the Brides was cancelled in 1970, Sherman continued his career with guest appearances on The Mod Squad, The Love Boat, and Murder, She Wrote. He would later appear in the 1983's rock comedy Get Crazy. Brigitte recalled reading her husband letters he received from fans around the world as he rested. 'Words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished,' she said. 'He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye. And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes — Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor. It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners.' When sharing the statement, Stamos wrote, 'From one ex teen idol, to another – rest in peace Bobby Sherman.' Sherman is survived by Brigitte, his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, as well as his six grandchildren. 'To those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more,' Brigitte said. 'He was a man of service. He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like — quiet, selfless, and deeply human. He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy — his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Brian Wilson's Cause of Death Released and the Details Are Heartbreaking
Brian Wilson's Cause of Death Released and the Details Are Heartbreaking originally appeared on Parade. Co-founder and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, passed away at the age of 82 on June 11. His official cause of death has been released, according to an initial report by TMZ. Wilson's primary cause of death was from "respiratory arrest," which is when the body stops breathing, causing a lack of oxygen and eventual buildup of carbon dioxide, according to VeryWell Health. Along with respiratory arrest, the report also included infection issues, such as sepsis and cystitis, as well as neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Wilson (@brianwilsonlive) On the day of Wilson's passing, his family posted on social media announcing the news. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the post read. "We are at a loss for words right now." In 2024, after Wilson's wife Melinda passed away and he was diagnosed with dementia, his family filed for a conservatorship for his remaining years. Wilson, who co-founded the iconic Beach Boys in 1961, was considered "a genius" for his recording techniques and pop music creation. While he left the group in 1964, he continued to collaborate with songwriting and production. Wilson's solo career spanned over 30 years, giving the world iconic albums such as "Brian Wilson" (1988), "Imagination" (1998), "Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin" (2010), and "No Pier Pressure" (2012). Along with two Grammy Awards and nine Grammy nominations, the Beach Boys singer was inducted, with the group, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Wilson passed away at age 82, just a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. He is survived by his children. 🎬 🎬 Brian Wilson's Cause of Death Released and the Details Are Heartbreaking first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
