The Beach Boys founder had been placed under a conservatorship less than two years before his death Brian Wilson died of "respiratory arrest," according to his death certificate The Beach Boys founder's death was announced by his family on June 11 The legendary singer was 82 years old when he died,

Brian Wilson's cause of death has come to light, two weeks after the Beach Boys founding member died at 82. He also reportedly lived with multiple health issues before his death.

Wilson's family announced the news of his death two weeks ago. Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson's cause of death has been revealed. The influential co-founder of the Beach Boys died at 82 of "respiratory arrest,