Overview

• His family confirmed that Wilson died on June 11 at age 82.
• In a Rolling Stone interview, Cusack praised Wilson’s complexity and otherworldly genius and highlighted the close bond they formed during the film’s production.
• He recalled Wilson’s surprise appearance on set shortly before filming a breakdown scene and their joint performances at the Love & Mercy wrap party and the 2016 Pitchfork Festival.
• Surviving Beach Boys members hailed Wilson as “the soul of our sound,” with Mike Love calling him “a genius” and Al Jardine expressing gratitude for his life.
• Fans have circulated footage of his final live performance from 2022 while tributes poured in from Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and other music icons.