Wilson's death was announced by his family on Wednesday, June 11 Elton John shared a heartfelt tribute about "musical genius" Brian Wilson In an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 11, the "Tiny Dancer" hitmaker shared how The Beach Boys co-founder was the "biggest influence" on his songwriting Wilson's death at the age of 82 was announced by his family on Wednesday,

“Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,” John said. “He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation.

Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades.

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson's family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account.

Country music icon Dolly Parton paid tribute to fellow legendary musician Brian Wilson following his death at age 82 earlier this week. On Thursday (June 12), the "Jolene" singer shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram Stories honoring the Beach Boys musician and his legacy days after Wilson's family confirmed his passing.