His passing represents not just the loss of a musician, but the departure of a visionary who transformed teenage pop into sophisticated art, creating what he himself called a “teenage symphony to God.”

The announcement came through a heartfelt statement from his family, shared on his official website: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. 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. Love & Mercy.” The family’s use of “Love & Mercy” – the title of both Wilson’s breakout solo