The harsh health diagnosis of Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys: his representatives have asked for protection

Brian Wilsonthe big band leader of the 1960s beach boyssome time ago he was diagnosed with a serious neurocognitive disorder, such as dementia.

Now, after the recent death of his wife, who cared for him, Representatives of the 81-year-old musician asked the court to exercise joint guardianship.

The warning

“Following the passing of his beloved wife Melinda, and after careful consideration and consultation between Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and the medical team (and in accordance with the family processes implemented by Brian and Melinda), we confirm that former Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-guardians,” the musician’s family said in a statement Thursday.

Gloria Ramos, the woman cited in the statement, She was the housekeeper at Brian’s house for years.S. And it is he who has taken care of her care and her home since the death of his wife.

“This decision was made to ensure that there are no extreme changes to the home and that Brian and the children living in the home will remain there, where they will be looked after by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the home, who have been on site for many years helping to take care of the family,” they added.

The family made it clear The former Beach Boys member will still be able to continue to enjoy his family and friends as normal and participate in various projects. that you currently have. Likewise, you can take part in as many activities as you want.

In the court document filed by Brian Wilson’s team of representatives, it is stated that the musician “cannot adequately meet his personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.”

The death of his wife

His wife, Melinda Wilson, was the one who helped Brian move forward with his mental health issues. But on January 30 he died at the age of 77.

According to what the formal guardianship request says, it was she who took care of Brian’s basic needs in recent times, while he was already unable to take care of himself.

According to the American media, the Beach Boys singer had written an “advance medical treatment directive”, in which he named Melinda responsible for everything related to his illness.

Since Doc has no designated successor who can directly replace Melinda, Brian’s team has asked in court that Wilson’s longtime representatives, LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers, be tasked with ensuring his well-being from now on.

Their team said that Hard and Sievers always had a very close relationship with Brian and Melinda and always trusted them completely. Furthermore, Hard is also responsible for representing Brian in all private acts, business and legal matters, which demonstrates the bond of trust that exists between the two.

It is surprising that they will be in charge of guardianship, and not one of their seven children, five of whom are already adults. The two eldest, Carnie and Wendy, are the result of his first marriage and are currently dedicated to television and music, with the Wilson Phillips group.

The other five were adopted by Brian and his latest wife Melisa after they married in 1995. The two youngest, Dash and Dakota, are still teenagers and live with him.

The trial is scheduled for April 26.