Wilson's death was announced by his family on Wednesday, June 11 Elton John shared a heartfelt tribute about "musical genius" Brian Wilson In an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 11, the "Tiny Dancer" hitmaker shared how The Beach Boys co-founder was the "biggest influence" on his songwriting Wilson's death at the age of 82 was announced by his family on Wednesday,

"I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while," McCartney wrote on Thursday, a day after Wilson died at age 82.

Paul McCartney claimed Brian Wilson's efforts in creating The Beach Boys' 1966 album Pet Sounds were a massive influence on this Beatles album.