Brian Wilson Laid to Rest After Private Funeral

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder, passed away at age 82 due to respiratory arrest with contributing factors including sepsis and cystitis, and was laid to rest in a private funeral nearly two months after his death. His daughter, Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips, shared an emotional tribute reflecting on the challenging eight weeks following his passing, expressing both grief and a sense of closure after the burial. Carnie described feeling her father's presence through signs such as monarch butterflies at the gravesite and shared that he would want everyone to feel happy rather than sad. She emphasized the lasting impact of his music, noting a conversation with Gunnar Nelson about how Wilson’s songs will continue to be remembered and sung for generations. The tribute highlighted the deep personal loss alongside gratitude for Wilson’s musical legacy, which has brought happiness and raw emotion to countless fans worldwide. Fellow musicians and family members also paid homage to Wilson, underscoring his profound influence on music and culture.