Brian Wilson, co-creator of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Brian Wilson, the legendary frontman and co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced.

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," his family said in a statement shared online.

"We are at a loss for words right now," they added.

"Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world."

Born in 1942 and raised in Hawthorne, California, Wilson formed a group along with his younger brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine.

They would go on to become one of the country's biggest rock bands, the Beach Boys.

In February 2024 it was revealed he had dementia.