Two years before Brian Wilson's death at age 82, the Beach Boys co-founder shared a story about meeting Bob Dylan in an unlikely place: the hospital.

Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson originally appeared on Parade. Yesterday, the world mourned the loss of one of the single greatest songwriters we had the privilege to experience, and that was Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys. His career, spanning 60 years, has completely changed music.

The Beach Boys co-founder and songwriter, Brian Wilson, has passed away at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by an official statement from his family on June 11, 2025.