Beach Boy Al Jardine remembers the last time he spoke with Brian Wilson Jardine says he believes that Wilson found peace before he died Wilson died on June 11 at age 82 More than 60 years after they first joined forces to form the Beach Boys,

Brian Wilson, the singer, songwriter and creative mastermind behind the influential pop and rock band the Beach Boys, has died, his family announced. He was 82. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," a statement on his social media said. "We are at a loss for words right now."