Brian Wilson, a founding member and the visionary guiding force behind the Beach Boys, has died.
Wilson was 82.
News of his passing was made public on Wednesday morning by the pop music legend’s family via social media.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” a post reads on Brian Wilson’s official Facebook page. “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.”
No other details about his death were provided. We will add to this story as more information becomes available.
Wilson will be remembered as one of the greatest songwriters in pop music history, in the same league as Smokey Robinson and Bob Dylan. His best-known songs include such Beach Boys hits as “Surfer Girl,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me, Rhonda” and “Good Vibrations.”