BRIAN Wilson's tragic health battle left the Beach Boys icon "unable to feed or clothe himself."
It was revealed in early 2024 that he had been living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia.
The musician's family sought to place him under a conservatorship, noting he was "unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health."
Following the death of his beloved wife Melinda last year, his family said he no longer had the capacity to provide proper consent to the administration of medications.
In a statement, they shared the extent of his battle with the disorder and said the conservatorship would help keep him properly cared for.
The celebrated songwriter, responsible for Beach Boys hits including Surfin' USA, Surfer Girl, and I Get Around, died aged 82.
Celebrated as a spectacular songwriter, Wilson was responsible for initial successes including Surfin' USA, Surfer Girl, and I Get Around.
Other famous tunes include All Summer Long, Don't Worry Baby, and California Girls.
Following Wilson's death on Wednesday his family wrote: "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."
Born in Inglewood, California, Wilson formed the band – first called the Pendletones – as a teenager with his brothers Dennis and Carl.
He was the eldest and last surviving of the trio.
Their first song, Surfin', was released by Candix Records.
The record label changed the band's name without their permission to play to the band's laid back, surfer sound.
A year later, they signed with Capitol and released their debut album, Surfin' Safari.
The Beach Boys rocketed to fame during the 1960s, going from local California band to national hitmakers – and international ambassadors of surf and sun.
Their 1966 album Pet Sounds was voted No. 2 in Rolling Stone's list of the best 500 albums in 2003.
As much as Wilson had a gift, he also had demons.
He was tormented by his obsession with achieving perfection.
Brian played bass, Carl lead guitar and Dennis was on drums.
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