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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at 82. Wilson was considered one of the great pop songwriters of all time. Under his guidance, the Beach Boys’ output rivaled that of the Beatles. But Wilson was plagued by drug addiction and mental illness throughout his life. By 1964 he had stopped touring with the band. This led to hiatuses and outright feuds with his bandmates, along with several reconciliations over the years.
Wilson is survived by his daughters Carnie and Wendy . . . who found success in the group Wilson Phillips . . . and five adopted children from his second marriage.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family announced on Instagram on Wednesday. “We are at a loss for words right now.” “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving,” the statement continued. “We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.” Further details weren’t immediately available.
The music world lost a legend today,
Thanks,
Zap
