Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys, has passed away at 82, his official website announced on Wednesday.
"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world," a statement from the Wilson family said.
Wilson co-founded the iconic 1960s pop-rock group with his brothers Dennis and Carl alongside their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine in 1961.
The group would go on to make the Billboard Top 40 list over 30 times, a feat still unmatched by any American band.