Brian Wilson and his family were open about his health, from his needing a conservatorship for his dementia to his battle with substance use.

“Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,” John said. “He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation.

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson's family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account.

It was an early triumph that demonstrated Wilson’s method: singular control and meticulous sound design, used to venerate collective feelings. The band—initially comprising the three Wilson brothers,

Carnie Wilson is mourning the death of a legendary family member. The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s eldest daughter shared an Instagram tribute Wednesday reacting to his death at age 82. “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the statement read. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving.

The Beach Boys founder's death at 82 years old was announced on Wednesday, June 11 Months before his death, Brian Wilson was photographed in Glenn Frey's recording studio The Beach Boys' founder's death was announced on Wednesday,

Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson at age 82. ___ “Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve been listening to him and