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Cedar News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cedar News
Brian Wilson's Cause of Death Revealed: Respiratory Arrest, Sepsis, and Chronic Health Issues
The legendary musician's cause of death revealed Brian Wilson, the visionary behind The Beach Boys' iconic sound, passed away at the age of 82 on June 11, 2025, in his Beverly Hills home. The official cause of death, as confirmed by a death certificate obtained by USA TODAY on June 30, was due to respiratory arrest, which occurs when a person stops breathing. The music icon, known for his timeless contributions to surf rock, had reportedly experienced several minutes of respiratory distress that morning. Additional contributing factors to his death included sepsis, a serious infection-triggered bodily response, cystitis (a bladder infection), and several chronic health conditions, including neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure, and chronic kidney disease. Wilson, whose innovative music continues to resonate worldwide, was cremated and laid to rest in a cemetery in Westwood, near UCLA. A Legacy of Timeless Music Brian Wilson's legacy is immortalized through some of the most influential songs in music history, including 'Good Vibrations,' 'God Only Knows,' and 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.' His work with The Beach Boys redefined the sound of Southern California in the 1960s and has influenced generations of artists. A Family's Heartfelt Tribute On the day of his death, Wilson's family announced the news on social media with a heartfelt message that read, 'We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.' Wilson is survived by his daughters, Carnie and Wendy Wilson, who became well-known as part of the group Wilson Phillips. Carnie paid tribute to her father on Instagram, writing, 'I am lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always. I've never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he's resting up there in heaven … or maybe playing the piano for Grandma Audree, his Mom.' Life Under Conservatorship Prior to his death, Wilson had been under a conservatorship, which was established in 2024 due to his ongoing battle with dementia. The petition filed by his longtime manager and publicist stated that Wilson was unable to care for his physical health and personal needs without assistance. Wilson's wife, Melinda Ledbetter, passed away earlier this year in January 2024, further deepening the musician's challenges in his final years. As fans and family mourn his passing, Brian Wilson's influence on music remains undeniable, and his artistic contributions will continue to inspire for years to come.
Los Angeles Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Cause of death: Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson reportedly died of respiratory arrest
Brian Wilson's cause of death has come to light, two weeks after the musician best known for shaping the sound of the Beach Boys died at age 82. Wilson died June 11 reportedly of respiratory arrest, according to his death certificate obtained and published Thursday by TMZ. The death certificate shows Wilson also died of sepsis and cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder). He also suffered multiple health issues — neurogenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease — before his death. Wilson died more than a year after it was revealed he was placed under a conservatorship due to declining cognitive health in May 2024. For decades, Wilson battled mental health issues and drug addiction. A representative for Wilson did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment on Thursday. Wilson's family announced the musician's death in a somber post shared to Facebook, Instagram and his website. 'We are at a loss for words right now.' The cause of death was not revealed at the time. His loved ones continued: 'Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize we are sharing our grief with the world.' As news of Wilson's death spread, other music luminaries including Elton John, the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, Bruce Springsteen, and Mick Fleetwood paid tribute on social media. California Gov. Gavin Newsom also honored Wilson and his role in creating the California sound with hits including 'Surfer Girl,' 'California Girls' and 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.' 'Wilson fundamentally changed modern music, helping make the Beach Boys not only the defining American band of their era, but also the California band to this day,' Newsom said in a statement. 'He captured the mystique and magic of California, carrying it around the world and across generations.' Wilson's death certificate also reveals that he was laid to rest a week after his death at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary. Wilson died more than a year after his wife Melinda's death in January 2024. She was 77. He is survived by six children, including daughters Carnie and Wendy, who made up two-thirds of the Grammy-nominated pop vocal group Wilson Philips. He is also preceded in death by his brother Dennis, who drowned in 1983 while diving in Marina Del Rey, and Carl, his other brother, who died of lung cancer in 1998. Former obituaries editor Steve Marble contributed to this report.
The Journal
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
What is your favourite Beach Boys song?
TRIBUTES POURED IN this week after it was announced that Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson had died at the age of 82. Wilson was recognised as one of the most visionary musicians of the 20th century. Advertisement He was behind some of the band's most well-known and most successful hits, including I Get Around, Good Vibrations and God Only Knows. But which one is your favourite? Today, we want to know: What is your favourite Beach Boys song? Poll Results: God Only Knows (235) Good Vibrations (139) Wouldn't It Be Nice (82) Surfin' USA (72) California Girls (72) None of the above (let us know in the comments) (63) I Get Around (59) Kokomo (28) Don't Worry Baby (28) Good Vibrations Surfin' USA God Only Knows Wouldn't It Be Nice I Get Around Kokomo California Girls Don't Worry Baby None of the above (let us know in the comments) Vote
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Icon, Dead at 82
The man responsible for writing hits like "Surfin' USA," "California Girls," and "Wouldn't It Be Nice," has passed away. Brian Wilson, the co-founder of The Beach Boys, died at the age of 82, according to a statement published to the musician's website and social media pages. He made multiple albums with The Beach Boys in the 1960s, including Pet Sounds and Smile, before splintering off to release his own albums. His cause of death was not specified, but during his lifetime he struggled with an illness similar to dementia. In an Instagram post on his page, his family announced his death. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the post wrote. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world." Wilson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and has won three Grammys. This is a breaking story. Check back later for more updates. Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Icon, Dead at 82 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
News of Brian Wilson's death left bandmate Mike Love speechless, says honorary Beach Boy John Stamos
John Stamos was by Beach Boys founding member Mike Love's side when news of bandmate Brian Wilson's death on Wednesday was made public. The 'Full House' star was also the messenger who delivered the heartbreaking news to Love, Wilson's cousin-turned-longtime collaborator. 'I said, 'Mike, your cousin passed away,' and his face went blank,' Stamos, an honorary Beach Boys member, recalled to the New York Post. 'And we sat in the car for two and a half hours or so ... he didn't say one word.' Wilson, the genius behind the Beach Boys, died Wednesday at age 82. The singer's family announced his death on social media and his website, writing in a statement, 'We are at a loss for words right now.' A cause of death was not revealed, but Wilson was diagnosed with dementia and placed under a conservatorship in May 2024. Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with brothers Dennis and Carl and cousin Love, also battled mental health issues and drug addiction for decades. Stamos, 61, relived the somber moment on Thursday ahead of the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York, where Love was among the newest group of inductees that included George Clinton, Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and the Doobie Brothers. Though Love remained speechless after learning of Wilson's death, Stamos said, 'I knew how he was feeling.' The actor, who has performed with the Beach Boys over several decades, also spoke to the Post about Love, 84, and Wilson's relationship, noting 'they made beautiful music together.' During the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, Stamos introduced Love, who paid tribute to Wilson, as 'my brother in music.' His sentiments on Thursday added to his social media tribute to Wilson on Wednesday. 'Brian Wilson wasn't just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound,' Love wrote as he reminisced on the group's early days and Wilson's lasting contributions to music. Love added in his tribute: 'Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, LOVE . Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.' Stamos was among the high-profile figures who paid tribute to Wilson on social media. Elton John, the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Bruce Springsteen, Nancy Sinatra and California Gov. Gavin Newsom also honored Wilson. 'Wilson fundamentally changed modern music, helping make the Beach Boys not only the defining American band of their era, but also the California band to this day,' Newsom said in a statement. 'He captured the mystique and magic of California, carrying it around the world and across generations.' The Beach Boys established a quintessentially California sound with popular tracks including 'Surfer Girl,' 'California Girls' and 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.' Wilson is survived by six children, including daughters Carnie and Wendy, who made up two-thirds of the Grammy-nominated pop vocal group Wilson Phillips with the Mamas and the Papas scion Chynna Phillips. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melinda, who died in January 2024. His brother Dennis drowned in 1983 while diving in Marina Del Rey, and Carl, his other brother, died of lung cancer in 1998.
