Brian Wilson‘s friends and fellow celebrities are remembering the music icon. On Wednesday, after his family confirmed his death, Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, Nancy Sinatra, and Sean Ono Lennon were among the stars to remember the revered Beach Boys leader.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now,” they wrote. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”
Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood shared a post mourning both Wilson and Sly Stone, who died on Monday: “Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is in mourning. So sad x,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Sinatra shared a photo of herself with Wilson in the studio. “His cherished music will live forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond,” Sinatra wrote on Instagram. “God bless you, sweet Brian.”
Anyone who really knows me knows how heart broken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one… pic.twitter.com/UODb9NdqOl
— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) June 11, 2025
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s son Sean Ono Lennon, shared a Spotify link to “Our Prayer” from The Smile Sessions and wrote, “Anyone who really knows me knows how heart broken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me as much as he did.”
He added: “I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one of a kind genius from another world.”
DJ duo Disclosure called him their “favorite producer and composer of all time” in a comment on the post from Wilson’s family about his death. “[He] pushed the boundaries further than anyone had before. Lost for words,” they wrote. “We love you Brian. Rest in peace to the greatest 💔.”
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“So sorry for your loss ❤️we will miss you forever Brian,” commented rising country star Carter Faith on the post. “Sending my condolences. Thank you for sharing him with the world,” added Gavin DeGraw. “RIP to one of the greatest composers in human history,” said R&B singer Jalen Ngonda under the photo.
Brian Wilson was the genius behind the Beach Boys and one of the architects of California rock. He helped invent a golden, harmony-filled sound that defined a generation. Wilson’s legacy includes dozens of hit singles with the Beach Boys, including three Number One singles (“I Get Around,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and “Good Vibrations”). Rolling Stone named Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys Number Two in its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
