John Stamos has shared an emotional tribute following the death of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who passed away at the age of 82.
In an Instagram post, the Full House actor wrote: “Brian Wilson didn’t just soundtrack my life… he filled it with color, with wonder, with some of the most unforgettable, emotional, joyful moments I’ve ever known.”
Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Stamos added, “It’s hard to put into words what it meant to stand beside him, laugh with him, play his music with him. Brian wasn’t just a musical genius, he was a gentle, soulful, funny, complex, beautiful man. He heard things no one else could hear. He felt things deeper than most of us ever will.”
Stamos’s collaboration with the Beach Boys began in the early 1980s, when he was invited to play drums during a live performance of “Barbara Ann” while still a rising soap star. Their musical relationship continued into his Full House years, and he’s now considered an honorary member of the group, often performing live on stage.
Wilson’s death follows years of health struggles, including auditory hallucinations, deafness, multiple back surgeries, and a dementia diagnosis in 2024. He was just days away from his 83rd birthday.
The Beach Boys icon co-founded the California band in 1961 and was the creative force behind hits like “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.”
Concluding his tribute, Stamos wrote: “Rest easy, Brian. Thank you for the music. Thank you for the moments. I’ll carry them with me—forever. Love, Stamos.”
Wilson’s family announced his passing on June 11 via social media, saying they were “heartbroken” and “at a loss for words.”
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