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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.
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The night Jersey rock royalty, including Bruce Springsteen, saluted Brian Wilson at PNC
Brian Wilson, the visionary leader of the Beach Boys, passed away at the age of 82, his family announced Wednesday, June 11. Wilson's career included reaching unmatched creative heights of rock 'n' roll artistry, and decades of prolonged bouts of mental illness, where Wilson's public persona was shrouded in mystery. Wilson, who played bass for the Beach Boys' live shows in the early 1960s, successfully returned to concert stages in his later years. His shows with the Beach Boys and solo were always events at the Jersey Shore. None more so than 10 years ago on July 1, 2015, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Wilson and his backing band, which included Beach Boys Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, played band classics and two new Wilson songs, "No Pier Pressure" and "Runaway Dancer," that summer night. Matt Jardine, Al's son, enchanted with his rendition of "Don't Worry Baby," a song closely associated with Wilson's late brother, Carl Wilson. Wilson introduced "God Only Knows" by saying, "People say it's the best song I ever wrote." He then sang, from behind his keyboards, in a halting, clipped style, which compellingly contrasted against the beautifully lush arrangement of the song. Then the Boss came: Bruce Springsteen sang harmony for "Barbara Ann," and played guitar on "Surfin' U.S.A." He was met by a chorus of "Bruuuuces" by the surprised crowd, which included Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of the Smithereens. After Springsteen left, Wilson at his white piano performed "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Love & Mercy" to close the show. "The songs he created with the Beach Boys still give me tears of joy," said Babjak Wednesday afternoon on social media. He greeted Wilson backstage that night. "I'm so glad he created music in my lifetime," Babjak said. Subscribe to for the latest on the New Jersey music scene. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact Matt Jardine, Al's son, enchanted with his rendition of "Don't Worry Baby," a song closely associated with Wilson's late brother, Carl at cjordan@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey rock royalty saluted Brian Wilson, PNC Bank Arts Center
