Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys, has died aged 82 | ITV News

The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family said.

Wilson was the eldest and last surviving of the three musical brothers who formed the American rock band in 1961, alongside their cousin Mike Love and school friend Al Jardine.

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away", his family said in a statement on his website.

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