Iconic musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has died at 82, with the band having sold their intellectual property for $64 million in 2021 despite early financial missteps

Brian Wilson’s Musical Genius Touched the Lives of Countless Celebrities first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries. Two music revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, both died within two days of each other. Each was 82.

Brian Wilson's friends and fellow celebrities, including Nancy Sinatra, are remembering the music icon in social media posts.

British singer Marianne Faithfull, who was dubbed the crown princess of the swinging '60s, died on Jan. 30. She was 78. Faithfull is best remembered for her hit song "As Tears Go By," as well as for her role as a muse for the Rolling Stones.

But what they created in their primes served as inspiration for legions of artists to come.