Brian Wilson is one of the most famous and most beloved American artists. Born in 1942, the singer and musician became famous as a leader The Beach Boys. The group, popular in the 1960s, went down in music history, among others. album composed by Wilson “Pet Sounds” (1966). The musician has been professionally active since 1961, and in 2021 he released an album “At My Piano” containing the best songs from his catalog recorded using only a piano.
Brian Wilson, 81, became a widower at the end of January this year. So far, it has been the artist's favorite Melinda Ledbetter she took care of her husband who had been suffering from various diseases for many decades, including: bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. Shortly after, the star's family revealed that Wilson suffered from dementia and was unable to take care of himself.
At the same time, documents were submitted to the court to take over curatorship control over the famous musician. They are to become his guardians LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers – long-time collaborators and friends of the Wilson family.
The British “Daily Mail” reported that the action of relatives was caused by concern for Wilson and “serious neurocognitive disorders (including dementia)” that he suffers from. It is understood that Brian Wilson is no longer “able to adequately meet his personal needs for physical health, food, clothing or shelter.”
Now the artist's latest photo has been posted on the artist's social media run by his collaborators. On it, he accompanies him Blondie ChaplinSouth African musician and former member of The Beach Boys, friend of the artist.
In the photo, the 81-year-old artist looks well-groomed, but his face shows a confused expression typical of stupor. “Blondie visited me today,” we read in the post.
On April 26, there will be a hearing on the granting of guardianship over Wilson Jean Sievers (spokeswoman) and Lee Ann Hard (manager). Both of them are his long-time collaborators and trusted people. The women assured that they wanted the artist to lack nothing and to stay in his beloved home.
“We have made this decision to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and that Brian and the children living at home will be cared for and remain in the home under the care of Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team who have been in place for many years. years, helping to take care of the family,” the statement read.
“Brian will be able to enjoy all his family and friends and continue working on current projects and participate in any activities,” it concluded at the time.
“Following the passing of Brian's beloved wife, Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation between Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian's doctors (and in accordance with the family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we confirm that the long-time representatives of the Wilson family – LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers – will serve as Brian's co-conservators,” the statement read.