Beach Boy Legend,
Carl Dean Wilson, Dead At 51Saturday, February 7, 1998, Los Angeles, CA — Legendary Beach Boy Carl Dean Wilson, brother of Brian (55) and Dennis (deceased) passed away early Friday evening in Los Angeles with his family at his side; he was 51. Publicly known to have been battling lung cancer throughout 1997, Wilson, nevertheless, completed the band’s 36th annual tour this last summer. The musician, adored by fans worldwide for his angelic vocal style is survived by his wife Gina and two sons, Jonah (28) and Justyn (26).
Carl Wilson founded The Beach Boys with brothers Brian and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine in 1961.
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