Brian Wilson’s cause of death has been disclosed, two weeks after he died at 82.
The Beach Boys co-founder passed away from “respiratory arrest,” according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ on Thursday, June 26.
Respiratory arrest occurs when the lungs stop functioning, but the heart is still beating, which prevents those affected from receiving oxygen, according to the American CPR Care Association.
Sepsis and cystitis were also listed on the death certificate, per TMZ. Both are infection issues.
Other associated factors reportedly included obstructive sleep apnea, neurodegenerative disorder, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease.
Wilson died on June 11, the same day that his family announced his passing.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family shared on Instagram. “We are at a loss for words right now.”
They asked for respect and privacy “as our family is grieving.” Wilson’s loved ones concluded, “We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.”
In February 2024, his family revealed that the “In My Room” singer was suffering from dementia and had been placed under conservatorship.
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