US EditionHow Drug Casualty Brian Wilson Was So Fragile Before Death He Was 'Absolutely Impossible' to Interview
- Brian Wilson, co-founder and leader of The Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at age 82.
- Wilson's mental health declined from the mid-1960s, worsened by drug use and an abusive family background, with multiple diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder and dementia.
- Despite struggles, Wilson pioneered innovative music from The Beach Boys' 1962 breakthrough and albums like 1966's Pet Sounds, influencing peers including The Beatles.
- Wilson disclosed that he has experienced continuous voices in his mind for four decades, describing them as persistent and ongoing throughout each day, and has been under consistent medical supervision for this condition.
- His family arranged a conservatorship in 2024 due to neurocognitive decline, ensuring his care; his artistic legacy and influence remain significant in music history.
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With the Beach Boys, he created pop music for eternity. But while writing cheerful melodies, Brian Wilson suffered severe psychological problems that almost destroyed his life.
With the Beach Boys, he created pop music for eternity. But while writing cheerful melodies, Brian Wilson suffered severe psychological problems that almost destroyed his life.
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