Brian Wilson passed away, his family was by his side: learn about his children, marriages, and career
11 june 2025 в 23:37
Brian Wilson’s family was by his side in the last years of his life. The late Beach Boys member left behind seven children, who announced his death on June 11, 2025, through his Instagram account.
«We are devastated to announce that our beloved father, Brian Wilson, has passed away», - the Wilson family wrote in the caption. «We have no words right now. Please respect our privacy as our family mourns. We understand that we share our grief with the world».
Learn more about Brian’s children, marriages, and career below.
Brian’s late wife was Melinda Ledbetter. The couple dated from 1986 to around 1989, then separated for two years before rekindling their love in 1991. Melinda also served as Brian’s manager. They were married until her tragic death in January 2024, which the artist of «Wouldn't It Be Nice» was devastated by, as he wrote in a statement on Instagram at the time.
«My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife of 28 years, passed away this morning», - Brian’s statement read. «Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost».
Brian explained that Melinda was more than just a wife to him. «She was my savior», - he added. «She gave me the emotional security I needed for my career. She inspired me to make music that was close to my heart. She was my anchor. She was everything to us».
Brian had seven children from different relationships. He shared daughters Carnie and Wendy with his ex-wife Marilyn Wilson, then adopted five children — Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan, and Dash — with his wife Melinda.
After their mother’s death in January 2024, Brian’s children released a statement that was included in their father’s Instagram caption at the time.
«With heavy hearts, we inform everyone that our mother, Melinda Kay Ledbetter Wilson, peacefully passed away this morning at home», - the Wilson children wrote. «She was a force of nature and one of the strongest women one could meet. She was not only a role model, our father’s savior, and a mother, she was a woman gifted with a mission to improve everyone she touched. We will miss her, but cherish all she taught us. How to care for those around you without expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest places, and how to live your true self with honesty and pride».
Brian’s family did not specify the cause of his death in their public statement. However, his fans know that the hitmaker of «Surfin' U.S.A». lived with a neurocognitive disorder towards the end of his life
«We are devastated to announce that our beloved father, Brian Wilson, has passed away», - the Wilson family wrote in the caption. «We have no words right now. Please respect our privacy as our family mourns. We understand that we share our grief with the world».
Learn more about Brian’s children, marriages, and career below.
Brian’s late wife was Melinda Ledbetter. The couple dated from 1986 to around 1989, then separated for two years before rekindling their love in 1991. Melinda also served as Brian’s manager. They were married until her tragic death in January 2024, which the artist of «Wouldn't It Be Nice» was devastated by, as he wrote in a statement on Instagram at the time.
«My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife of 28 years, passed away this morning», - Brian’s statement read. «Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost».
Brian explained that Melinda was more than just a wife to him. «She was my savior», - he added. «She gave me the emotional security I needed for my career. She inspired me to make music that was close to my heart. She was my anchor. She was everything to us».
Brian had seven children from different relationships. He shared daughters Carnie and Wendy with his ex-wife Marilyn Wilson, then adopted five children — Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan, and Dash — with his wife Melinda.
After their mother’s death in January 2024, Brian’s children released a statement that was included in their father’s Instagram caption at the time.
«With heavy hearts, we inform everyone that our mother, Melinda Kay Ledbetter Wilson, peacefully passed away this morning at home», - the Wilson children wrote. «She was a force of nature and one of the strongest women one could meet. She was not only a role model, our father’s savior, and a mother, she was a woman gifted with a mission to improve everyone she touched. We will miss her, but cherish all she taught us. How to care for those around you without expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest places, and how to live your true self with honesty and pride».
Brian’s family did not specify the cause of his death in their public statement. However, his fans know that the hitmaker of «Surfin' U.S.A». lived with a neurocognitive disorder towards the end of his life
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