Overview

• Wilson’s death on June 11 was confirmed by his family in a social media statement expressing heartbreak and requesting privacy
• The Los Angeles County Department of Health’s death certificate obtained by TMZ names respiratory arrest as the immediate cause of death
• Sepsis and cystitis are listed as contributing infections while chronic respiratory failure, kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea and neurodegenerative disorder are noted as associated factors
• After his wife Melinda’s 2024 passing and a dementia diagnosis, Wilson was placed under conservatorship to manage his personal care
• As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson transformed pop music with landmark songs and has drawn widespread tributes from fellow artists