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Two weeks after Brian Wilson’s death, the T was nowThe cause of the Beach Boys legend.
Health state of Brian Wilson
The death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Health, which was initially published by TMZ, names “respiratory arrest” as the primary cause of death, whereby sepsis and inflammation of the blow are given as contributors.
According to the American CPR Care Association, respiratory arrest occurs “if the breathing of a person completely ends, which leads to a lack of oxygen in the body. This state can quickly progress if it is not treated immediately.”
In addition to respiratory arrest, sepsis and inflammation of the bladder, the autopsy showed that Wilson suffered from several other health problems at the time of his death. Including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease, chronic respiratory failure and a neurodegenerative disease. In February 2024, Wilson’s family made public that the singer suffered from dementia.
Reactions to Wilson’s death
At the time of Wilson’s death on June 11th, his family initially called no cause of death. “We are inconsolable to have to announce the death of our beloved father Brian Wilson. We are missing the words at the moment,” the family wrote in an explanation. “Please respect our privacy during this period of grief. We are aware that we share our grief with the world.”
“The world mourns a genius today. And we mourn the loss of our cousin, our friend and our partner in a great musical adventure,” explained the Beach Boys in a statement.
“Brian Wilson was not just the heart of the beach Boys. He was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed. And the emotions he put in every note. They changed the course of music forever. His incomparable talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of countless life all over the world. Together we gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy and a feeling of freedom. Music that made people feel good, made them believe in summer and endless possibilities. “