At the time he died, legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson was dealing with a series of serious health issues. The maestro behind the band's famous "California sound," Wilson passed away at age 82, according to a June 11 post by his family on Instagram.

The Beach Boys member’s family sought a conservatorship for Brian following the death of his late wife, Melinda.

Brian Wilson, songwriter and co-founder of iconic band The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. The rocker's family confirmed the tragic news in an Instagram post, urging fans to “respect” their privacy.