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Shocking Tribute: Brian Wilson’s Daughter Carnie Honors Beach Boys Co-Founder in Heartfelt Message!

Her future without him remains uncertain.

On Wednesday, Carnie Wilson, daughter of Brian Wilson, shared an emotional tribute on social media following his passing at 82. Read her heartfelt message here.

She expressed her profound grief alongside a photo of herself with her father and sister Wendy Wilson, writing, “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now.”

Carnie Wilson shared this photo with her father and sister after his passing. carnie68/Instagram

She wrote, “My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my being. He will be remembered by millions, and I’m blessed to have had him in my life. Our connection lives on forever.”

Despite feeling an unprecedented pain, Carnie believes her father is “resting in heaven or playing piano for Mom.”

“I love you, Daddy… I already miss you so much,” she concluded emotionally.

Brian Wilson’s family confirmed his death on social media. Getty Images

His family confirmed his passing Wednesday, just nine days before his birthday, sharing a post on Instagram with a photo of him smiling in a park, captioned, “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Brian Wilson has passed away. Love & Mercy.”

Carnie’s daughter, Lola Bonfiglio, 19, also paid tribute with a touching photo of Brian holding her as a baby beside a piano. Her tribute here.

Her daughter honored her grandfather with a throwback photo. lola.bonfiglio/Instagram

Brian Wilson’s wife, Melinda Ledbetter, died at age 77 in January 2024. The family later sought conservatorship, as Brian was diagnosed with a “major neurocognitive disorder.”

Founded in 1961, Brian and his band, The Beach Boys, produced iconic hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations.”

Brian co-founded The Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers, cousin, and friend. FilmMagic

He is survived by his seven children. His daughters, Carnie and Wendy, became part of the popular group Wilson Phillips, starting in 1989.