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Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys founder and lead singer, died, his family confirmed on social media. He was 82.
“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.”
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Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died at the age of 82. (Getty Images)
They added, “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”
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The Beach Boys began with Brian and his two brothers, Carl and Dennis. Eventually, they were joined by their cousin, Mike Love, and a friend from school, Al Jardine.
The band is one of the most commercially successful groups of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
