Brian Wilson’s daughter Carnie Wilson is speaking out following the death of the music star at 82 after a battle with dementia.
‘I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,’ Carnie told 204,000 followers on Instagram Wednesday evening. ‘My Father was every fiber of my body.
‘He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends. I am lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always.’
The Wilson Phillips singer added, ‘I’ve never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he’s resting up there in heaven … or maybe playing the piano for Grandma Audree his Mom.’
The Hold On songstress wrapped up in saying, ‘I will post something else soon but this is all my hands will let me type. I love you Daddy….I miss so much you already.’
Carnie spoke out as Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine released a statement earlier Wednesday that paid memorial to his late friend and colleague.
Brian Wilson’s daughter Carnie Wilson (R) is speaking out following the death of the music star at 82
‘Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were,’ Jardine, who co-founded the band with Wilson, said in a statement.
Wilson’s passing came after a tragic health battle that saw the musical icon behind hits such as California Girls, Good Vibrations and Wouldn’t It Be Nice living with dementia.
Jardine referenced Wilson’s late brothers and Beach Boys bandmates Carl and Dennis, who died respectively in 1998 and 1983.
‘I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those beautiful harmonies again,’ Jardine said.
Jardine wrapped up with warm words for the iconic singer-songwriter, saying, ‘You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever.’
Al Jardine is speaking out following the death of his longtime confidante and collaborator Brian Wilson at 82. The Beach Boys pose in front of an earlier group portrait in 1964 in London. (L-R) Dennis Wilson (1944 – 1983), Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Carl Wilson (1946 – 1998)
Brian Wilson seen performing at the Vibrato Jazz Club on October 12, 2015 in LA
Jardine referenced the group’s 1964 track The Warmth Of The Sun, saying, ‘Brian, I’ll really miss you…still I have the warmth of the sun within me tonight.’
Wilson and Jardine initially crossed paths playing high school football with one another at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California.
Jardine played the position of fullback, while Brian – in a possible harbinger to his future leadership in The Beach Boys – was a quarterback.
Brian also played baseball and was a cross-country runner during his time in high school, according to his website.
The iconic group reunited for an event in May of 2024 in Hollywood
Wilson eventually asked Jardine to come into the group in the early 60s, and the pals would be seen more than 50 years later continuing to hang out and perform
They continued their friendship as classmates at El Camino College in Torrance, California.
It was there they started exploring their musical aspirations, as Jardine was into folk music, Wilson believed rock ‘n’ roll was the wave of the future.
Wilson eventually asked Jardine to come into the group in the early 60s, and the pals would be seen more than 50 years later continuing to hang out and perform.
