Celebrities React To Brian Wilson’s Death: “Rest Peacefully”
on Jun 11, 2025
Beach Boys Singer Brian Wilson Passed Away On June 11
Brian Wilson, his brothers Dennis and Carl, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine founded the Beach Boys in 1961. They became one of the most successful rock bands of all time, selling more than 100 million records.
Wilson’s family announced his death on Facebook on June 11, writing,
“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.”
In 2024, it was revealed that Wilson was diagnosed with dementia, though his family did not give a cause of death. He leaves behind five children. His wife, Melinda preceded him in death in January 2024.
Musicians React To Brian’s Passing
Margo Price
“Sending you all love. So grateful for all the beautiful music and compassion he brought into the world.”
Carole King
“Brian Wilson was my friend and my brother in songwriting. We shared a similar sensibility, as evidenced by his 4 over 5 chord under ‘Aaaah!’ in ‘Good Vibrations’ and mine under ‘I’m Into Something Good.’ We once discussed who used it first, and in the end we decided it didn’t matter. The world will miss Brian, but we are so lucky to have his music,” she wrote on Facebook.
David Letterman
The legendary late-night talk show host shared a performance of Wilson singing his song “Night Time,” and used the caption, “The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson explains why he doesn’t surf #RIP.”
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac
Ronnie Wood of Rolling Stones
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees
Piers Morgan
Randy Bachman
Glen Campbell’s Team
The late Glen Campbell’s team posted a video of Glen singing “Guess I’m Dumb,” written by Brian Wilson and initially intended for The Beach Boys.
Glen’s page wrote, “RIP Brian Wilson. Many people consider “Guess I’m Dumb” the greatest Brian Wilson song that The Beach Boys didn’t perform.”
Gina Schock of The Go-Gos
Jason Aldean
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his five children and all who loved him during this time.
