Los Angeles, June 11 -- Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, has passed away at the age of 82.

His family announced the news of his demise via an Instagram post, as per Variety.

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," they wrote. "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."

The family concluded the post with phrase "Love & Mercy," which was the breakout single from WIlson's first solo album and later the name given to a 2014 film dramatization of his life story.

Wilson had been active as a touring artist up through 2022. In early 2024, it was announced that he was sufferi...