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Brian Wilson (née Brian Douglas Wilson)
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Memorial Page for Brian Wilson (née Brian Douglas Wilson)

Jun 20, 1942 – Jun 11, 2025(82 years)Died in:Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County

American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Brian Wilson's birthday.

Emoria

June 20th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Brian Wilson.

Emoria

June 10th, 2026

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Biography

Occupation(13)

singersinger-songwritercomposersongwriterrecord producermusicianbass guitaristpianistactormusic arrangermusic executiveguitaristkeyboardist

Awards(5)

MusiCares Person of the YearKennedy Center HonorsGrammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental PerformanceGrammy Award for Best Historical AlbumGrammy Awards

Spouse(2)

Marilyn WilsonMelinda Ledbetter

Education(2)

El Camino CollegeHawthorne High School

Brian Wilson (* June 20, 1942 in Centinela Hospital Medical Center; † June 11, 2025 in Beverly Hills) was an american musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He was 82 years old. He was married to Marilyn Wilson and Melinda Ledbetter. He had 7 children. His education included El Camino College and Hawthorne High School. He received 5 awards, including MusiCares Person of the Year, Kennedy Center Honors. He was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

Life Events

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Born in Inglewood, Los Angeles County

1942

Married Marilyn Wilson

1964

until 1979

Married Melinda Ledbetter

1995

until 2024

MusiCares Person of the Year

2005

Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance

2005

The Elements: Fire

Grammy Award for Best Historical Album

2013

The Smile Sessions

Died in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County

2025

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  • Melinda Ledbetter
  • Murry Wilson
  • Audree Wilson
  • Dennis Wilson
  • Carl Wilson

Resting place

Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

Los Angeles

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Brian Wilson (née Brian Douglas Wilson). Forever remembered.