What did Bob Dylan say about Brian Wilson after his death? Tributes pour in for Beach Boys icon

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.

According to a report in Sky News Australia, the statement read:

“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”

Tributes have been pouring in from Wilson’s friends, bandmates, celebrities, and fans on social media. Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan shared a heartfelt note on his X account. He said:

"Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian".

Let us have a look at other tributes for the iconic music legend.

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Fans and peers from around the globe honor Brian Wilson after his death

Fans, family, and friends worldwide have paid tribute to Brian Wilson following his death at age 82. They took to social media, honoring his legacy as the visionary co-founder and chief songwriter of The Beach Boys.

A user wrote on X:

“The term "musical genius" gets thrown around a lot today, which is surprising because 99.6% of music today absolutely sucks. Brian Wilson was a musical genius.”

The Beach Boys’ Instagram account also shared a tribute. They wrote:

“The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure.”

They added:

“We are heartbroken by his passing. We will continue to cherish the timeless music we made together and the joy he brought to millions over the decades. And while we will miss him deeply, his legacy will live on through his songs and in our memories.”

Another user on X added:

“An American icon. He changed the landscape of an entire genre while creating his own. He made every living artist up their game. He made you feel a season. Best of all, he was ours. Love you Brian Wilson.”

Elton John paid him a tribute on his Instagram. He said:

“Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him. I grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.”

Wilson’s daughter, Carnie Wilson, paid a tribute to her father on Instagram. She wrote:

“I am lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always. 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.”

A user wrote on X,

"Isolated vocals of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" are pure magic, a testament to Brian Wilson's genius. Rest in peace, Brian...”

Someone else stated on X,

“Brian Wilson has passed away at age 82. He gave us the sound of innocence, the ache of longing, and the harmony of hope. Today, the world is quieter without him. Thank you for the music, Brian.”

According to People magazine, the music legend was born on June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California. He developed an interest in music from an early age. He was the mastermind behind the iconic The Beach Boys, which was formed in the 1960s. Surfer Girl, Fun, Fun, Fun, I Get Around, Help Me, Rhonda, California Girls, and Good Vibrations are some of their major hits of all time.