Stars bid farewell to Beach Boys frontman. "He was our American Mozart"

Brian Wilson, the legendary singer, composer, lyricist and frontman of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. His family announced his death on Wednesday. Many famous figures from the entertainment industry, such as Bob Dylan, Elton John and Mick Fleetwood, immediately responded to the sad news of the star's passing. "As he travels through the universe, his great music will live on forever," Nancy Sinatra wrote on social media.

The leader of the iconic band The Beach Boys and creator of the album "Pet Sounds", which is still considered one of the best albums in the history of popular music, died at the age of 82. On June 11, the artist's loved ones informed about his death via his Instagram.

"Our hearts are broken as we share the news that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. At this time, we are at a loss for words. We ask that you respect the privacy of our family as they grieve. We realize that we share this grief with the world," the statement read.

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In a moving post on social media, Wilson's bandmates said goodbye.

" The world mourns a genius today, and we mourn the loss of our friend and partner in a great musical adventure. Brian was not only the heart of The Beach Boys - he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he created and the emotion he infused into every note changed the course of music forever. His unparalleled talent and unique spirit provided the soundtrack to so many lives around the world, including our own. We are heartbroken by his passing. We will continue to cherish the timeless music we made together and the joy it brought to millions of people over the decades. And while he will be deeply missed, his legacy will live on in his songs and in our memories," the band wrote.

Bob Dylan also reacted to the news of the star's departure.

- Today I think about all those years when I listened to him and admired his genius. Rest in peace, dear Brian - wrote the famous singer on the X website.

- From the day I met him, he was incredibly kind to me. I loved him as a person, and he was the greatest inspiration for my work. He was a musical revolutionary, a true giant - Elton John confessed on Instagram.

- Everyone with even a modicum of love for music was touched by Brian. I am incredibly saddened by this loss. My thoughts go out to his family and friends - said Mick Fleetwood.

The Beach Boys achieved huge popularity around the world in the 1960s. The band launched many unforgettable hits, such as "California Girls", "Surfin' USA", "I Get Around", "Good Vibrations", "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Help Me Rhonda". Wilson was responsible for the composition, production, vocals and arrangements.

The leader of the iconic band struggled with health problems for most of his life. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the 1960s, which became active when the artist began to regularly reach for psychedelics. In 1984, he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia , which is considered by specialists to be one of the most severe mental illnesses.

In February last year, the musician's family filed a motion in court to place him under the care of a guardian, as he had been struggling with dementia for some time. Doctors who examined the star found that due to significant deficits in mental functions, he was unable to meet his basic needs on his own. Three months later, by court order, Wilson was placed under guardianship .