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Brian Wilson, musical genius behind the Beach Boys, dies at 82

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American pop group the Beach Boys in 1964. From left is Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Carl Wilson. 

LOS ANGELES � Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with the Beach Boys before being pulled down by despair and depression in full public view, has died. He was 82.

Wilson’s family announced his death Wednesday morning on Facebook. “We are at a loss for words right now,� the post said.

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Brian Wilson performs the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" in concert at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on Oct. 12, 2016. 





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