Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, 81, 'suffering from dementia' as family moves to put him under conservatorship… weeks after singer's wife Melinda died

Legendary Beach Boys mastermind and singer Brian Wilson is reportedly suffering from dementia.

Two representatives for the 81-year-old artist – one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the 20th century – and his family have said in a lawsuit that Wilson suffers from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).” This is evident from documents obtained on Thursday by The explosion.

In the filing, the hitmaker's team requests a conservatorship for the legendary musician to help treat the alleged condition.

News of Wilson's condition comes after he suffered a tragedy late last month when his longtime wife Melinda died at the age of 77.

Wilson's family shared a statement with DailyMail.com regarding the current legal action.

Wilson (far right) is considered one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century for his innovative work with The Beach Boys (pictured in 1964). In addition to composing many of their tunes, he sang lead and background vocals and played multiple instruments on their records; (L – R) Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Brian Wilson

'Following the passing of Brian's beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation between Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian's physicians (and in accordance with the family processes established by Brian and Melinda), we confirm that longtime representatives of the Wilson family LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian's co-conservators of the subject.

'This decision has been made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and that Brian and the children living at home will be cared for and remain in the home where they will be cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the home who have been on site and caring for the family for years.

“Brian will be able to enjoy all his family and friends and continue to work on ongoing projects and participate in whatever activities he chooses,” they concluded.

Wilson has a decades-long history of mental health issues and has struggled with substance abuse in the past, and he is reportedly unable to care for himself as his condition worsens, according to the filing.

Wilson's representatives say in their filing that he is currently being treated for dementia.

“The (proposed) conservator does NOT have the capacity to provide informed consent for the administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment of severe neurocognitive disorders (including dementia),” they claim.

“The assessed deficits in mental functioning … significantly impair the (proposed) conservator's ability to understand and appreciate the consequences of consenting to the administration of medications for the care and treatment of serious neurocognitive disorders,” she added to it.

They also say Wilson cannot attend hearings on the matter “due to medical incapacity.”

After the filing, a hearing will now take place, where a judge will decide whether or not to grant the request for curatorship.

Court records show the hearing is currently scheduled for April 26, 2024.

News of Wilson's condition comes after he experienced tragedy late last month when his longtime wife Melinda died at the age of 77; pictured together in 2015 in Berlin

A statement to DailyMail.com from Wilson's family confirmed that “longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian's co-conservators of the person”; Wilson is pictured in Las Vegas in 2015

The file states that Wilson's “anxiety, depression, helplessness” are “highly inappropriate,” and a doctor is quoted as saying that he is “easily distracted,” “often makes … irrelevant or incoherent statements” and that he has “very short attention spans.” has'. span'; Wilson seen in January 2020 in Florida

According to The Blast, a “capacity record” among the documents shows that Wilson's “anxiety, depression and helplessness” are “severely inappropriate.”

The filing quotes a doctor as saying Wilson is “easily distracted, often even when aware of his surroundings and purpose.”

They added that the musician “often makes spontaneous, irrelevant or incoherent statements” and “has a very short attention span and, while unintentionally disruptive, is often unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation.”

It was also said that he was taking medication to “slow the progression of the disease.”

Wilson's family indicated in its statement and in the official report that the death of his wife Melinda on January 30, 2024 made the request for conservatorship necessary because she had provided for his “daily necessities.”

'Mr. Wilson is unable to adequately meet his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” the filing continues.

His representatives explain that he has an “Advance Health Care Directive” that names his late wife as his “health care agent,” but that she had not named a “successor agent,” leaving him without anyone in charge after her death last year that role was left behind. month.

“Jean Sievers is Mr. Wilson's longtime publicist and manager, and LeeAnn Hard is Mr. Wilson's longtime business manager. They have had a close relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson for many years, and Mr. Wilson trusts them,” the filing said.

It adds that “Ms. Hard is not requesting the appointment of a trustee of the estate because Mr. Wilson has a trust, his assets are held in trust and Ms. Hard is the trustee of his trust.”

The songwriters' reps add that they hope that 'Mr. Wilson will remain in his home, and it is Ms. Siever and Ms. Hard's intention to ensure that all of Mr. Wilson's daily living needs are met and that he receives the best possible care while he remains in his home.”

His representatives explain that he has an “Advance Health Care Directive” that names his late wife Melinda as his “health care agent,” but no “successor agent” was named, leaving him without anyone in that role stayed after her. death last month; seen in 2015 on The View

It was previously reported that Wilson had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder in the past.

In a 2015 interview with Salon – for which his wife Melinda joined him – Wilson admitted that he had been experiencing auditory hallucinations in the form of voices for decades.

“I have voices in my head,” he explained. 'It is mainly derogatory. Some of it is cheerful. Most of it isn't.'