The Brian Wilson of today is not the man fans will see flourishing. beach boys Documentary airing on Disney+.
The film follows the famous band from its beginnings to its rise to superstardom, while also showing the original members as they are today. For Brian, it means his father and loved one sadly struggling with dementia.
How is he doing now? Depending on the situation, it's better than you think
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Brian Wilson's Today and His Health Battle
Brian Wilson unfortunately suffers from a major neurocognitive disorder and was placed into conservatorship in early May 2024.
A judge in Los Angeles ruled that two longtime associates – his manager LeeAnn Hard and his publicist Jean Sievers – will become his guardians.
Considering Brian's condition, which has been compared to dementia, the judge ruled that Brian's seven children will consult with their guardians on major health care decisions and will be kept informed of their father's condition.
However, despite his failing health, Brian was present to celebrate the album's release. beach boysA new Disney+ documentary chronicles the band's rise to superstardom.
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Brian Wilson's rare red carpet appearance
Original Beach Boys member Brian Wilson received a standing ovation at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 21. He arrived in a wheelchair and was quickly reunited with other members of the legendary band.
Brian's daughters Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson attended the world premiere with their father and opened up about Brian's health and guardianship.
“He's doing great! He's doing great. He receives physical therapy every day. “I’m cooking for him, and he’s spending a lot of time with his kids and family now.” Carney told ET..
“I think he’s doing really well in the situation he’s going through right now.” Wendy was not surprised by his bravery and agreed.
“But you know, he’s a survivor. That person is my father. He is a very tough and strong man,” Wendy added.
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I don't think we need a Free Britney level campaign in this case.
Brian's late wife, Melinda Ledbetter, was the Beach Boys hitmaker's caretaker for many years. But after she passed away in January, a petition was filed to have Brian's business manager and publicist appointed as joint conservators.
According to the submitted documents, Eastern Standard Time, His psychiatrist believes that Brian lacks the capacity to provide informed consent for treatment.
Carnie and Wendy are Brian's two children from his first marriage to Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford, which ended in 1981. Brian later married Melinda Ledbetter in 1995 and adopted Daria, Dakota, Delanie, Dash, and Dylan. They were together almost 30 years before she left this world.