Posted on 05/12/2024 3:48:25 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A judge has ruled that Brian Wilson be placed in a conservatorship, which will be run by his longtime publicist and manager, Jean Sievers, and his longtime business manager, LeeAnn Hard.
The conservatorship was applied for in February, shortly after the death of his wife and manager, Melinda. It was noted at the time that Wilson, 81, suffers from dementia and is no longer able to care for himself.
"Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family," a statement from the Wilson family said then. "Brian will be able to enjoy all of his family and friends, and continue to work on current projects, as well as participate in any activities he chooses."
The petition was granted by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Gus T. May, who found that Wilson is living with a "major neurocognitive disorder" (via Rolling Stone). An addendum was added to the petition at the request of Wilson's two eldest daughters, Carnie Wilson Bonfiglio and Wendy Wilson Knutson, that stated "all of Brian's children who wish to be added will be added to the text chain from his nurses providing updates about Brian." They also requested that the aforementioned conservators be required to consult them and their five other siblings "regarding all material healthcare decisions."
The petition in February noted that "Mr. Wilson will remain in his home, and it is Ms. Sievers' and Ms. Hard's intent to ensure that all of Mr. Wilson's daily living needs are satisfied, and he has the best possible care while remaining in his home." The conservatorship only concerns Wilson's personal and medical affairs, not his estate.
"While Brian is diagnosed with dementia and he mourns the loss of his beloved wife Melinda, he is physically healthy and leads a full life and is currently working on projects," Sievers said in a statement to Rolling Stone. "As [his] co-conservators, we will ensure that all of Brian's daily living needs are satisfied and he continues to lead an active life."
Very sad.
Deep breath time.
Mike Love can GFH!
Nothing much to say. Dementia’s always very sad and hard for everyone involved.
You don’t like him because he supports Trump.
The Beach Boys were emblematic of youth. We all get older. Brian has too.
Happy Mother's Day to all FReeper mothers. I hope your children cherish you and realize that they won't always be able to be with you on this day.
It is sad, but certainly there were periods when, as a young man, Brian looked destined to be among the numerous rock stars of his era who didn’t make it to middle age, let alone old age. He survived, and that’s a sort of victory in and of itself. Senile dementia is a tragic thing, but at least he has family and friends who care. There was a post on Instagram a few weeks ago of the man at the Lakers game with family and friends, so it could be worse.
Sad. The Grim Reaper is coming for all of my generation.
Surf’s Up... live at Brian’s house, December 1966.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbswOqC4cVU
Imagine if Smile had been fully realized in 1967... with the Wrecking Crew tracks, the Beach Boys’ youthful vocals and Brian’s full production and arrangement. It boggles the mind...
Love it! Thank you!
As wisps of smoke Amigo!
Nobody wishes to be insane
Creatives predisposed
No! Because he vehemently fought against Brian’s creativity at its peek and he’s a douchebag.
Brian Wilson has had competency issues for a good 40 years. He was the object of court matters regarding being exploited and manipulated through drugs, both licit and illicit, even then. No doubt he has been demented for decades. Surprised he has even survived this long.
Don’t worry baby. Everything will turn out alright.
An absolute genius. People would try to replay his music exactly from his notes and they couldn’t replicate that sound.
“Brian, we have a citation here for you sir under Section 936A of the California Catch a Wave Statute. Brian, you’re in violation of Paragraph 12: failing to surf, neglecting to use a state beach for surfing purposes, and otherwise avoiding surfboards, surfing and surf.”
"Surfing? I don't wanna go surfing. Look guys, I'm not going to get my hair wet. You get sand in your shoes. I'm not going."
Thanks. Sad. Extraordinary talent. Fond memories of days gone by. Thanks to all posters.
He's 81 and he still has children living at home? There must be more to that part of the story.
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