The Shocking Truth Behind Brian Wilson’s $100 Million Fortune – Who Really Gets It? The Answer Will Stun You! 

Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys, has died at age 82, according to a Pitchfork report published June 11, 2025.

The music icon was the primary songwriter behind the legendary hits of The Beach Boys band. Read on to find out what will become of Wilson’s massive $100 million net worth.
GettyBrian Wilson of “The Beach Boys” directs from the control room while recording the album “Pet Sounds” in 1966.

Brian Wilson’s Wife, Kids and Family

With the sudden news of his death just breaking on June 11, 2025, fans may be wondering: Was Brian Wilson married?

Wilson was married twice. He wed Marilyn Rovell in 1964, according to Hollywood Life. The outlet says he shares two daughters with the singer. Their first child, Carnie, was born 1968, and another daughter, Wendy, followed in 1969. The girls put their talents together in the 80s to form the group “Wilson Phillips.”

In February 2025, Wilson’s Facebook page shared a sweet vintage throwback photo of himself playing with his two oldest children, captioning it, “Relaxing at home with Carnie & Wendy.”

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Wilson and Rovell split in 1978, and filed for divorce the following year. According to Hollywood Life’s account, their rocky marriage was plagued by drugs, alcohol, and cheating.

Wilson’s second marriage was to Melinda Kay Ledbetter. The pair tied the knot in 1995, but their relationship started way before that.

Brian Wilson’s Net Worth & Beach Boys Earnings

With Wilson reportedly leaving behind an estimated net worth of $100 million, according to several outlets including Parade and Celebrity Net Worth, there’s a lot of money at stake.

Wilson not married at the time of his death. His second and last wife, Melinda Ledbetter, died in January 2024 at the age of 77, per a Today report. After her death, Wilson posted a social media message saying, “My heart is broken.” He also mentioned the five children he shared with his wife.

“Our five children and I are in tears. We are just lost. Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career,” he declared.
GettyMelinda Ledbetter Wilson and Brian Wilson pose with others.
Today, June 11, Wilson’s Instagram page contains a message that says it is from his family, which reads in part, “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.” The grieving family also asked the public to “respect our privacy” in the emotional note.

The talented songwriter made magic with Beach Boys hits such as “God Only Knows,” “Surfer Girl,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.”

The fate of his fortune is not immediately clear, but the BBC reported in February 2024 that his family members were seeking a conservatorship amid reports of a decline in his memory.

An Instagram note signed by “The Wilson Family,” explained, “After careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person.”

The message said the legal move was being made in order to prevent “any extreme changes to the household.” It also said Wilson would continue living at home with some of his children and a housekeeper, Gloria Ramos.