The Beach Boys' co-founder and primary songwriter Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82.⁠ ⁠ "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," Wilson's family said in a statement posted on Instagram. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy."⁠ ⁠ 📸 Donald Kravitz/Getty Images⁠ ⁠ #BrianWilson #TheBeachBoys