Two weeks after Brian Wilson’s death, the official cause of death of the Beach Boys legend is now known. As can be seen from the death certificate issued by Los Angeles County’s health department, Wilson died of respiratory arrest. Sepsis and bladder inflammation are mentioned as co -causing health problems. The message was initially published by the US portal “TMZ”.
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As the American CPR Care Association explains, respiratory arrest is the complete failure of breathing, which leads to a lack of oxygen in the body. If this condition is not treated immediately, it can pass into a cardiac arrest.
Wilson had several previous illnesses
The autopsy also brought a number of other previous illnesses to light. Wilson suffered from obstructive sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease and chronic respiratory failure. A neurodegenerative disease was also found. Already in February 2024, Brian Wilson’s family had made public that dementia had been diagnosed with the musician. Legal support was set up in May of the same year.
On June 11, Wilson’s family confirmed the death of the 82-year-old. In an official announcement it said: “We are inconsistent to have to announce the death of our beloved father Brian Wilson. We are missing the words at the moment. Please respect our privacy during this time of grief.”
Musikwelt mourns around Brian Wilson
The remaining members of the Beach Boys commented in a common statement: “Brian was not only the heart of the Beach Boys. He was the soul of our sound.” His musical vision shaped generations and inspired people worldwide. Numerous colleagues also: Wilson’s life’s work recognized inside like Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sting.