Legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson died of multiple ailments, including respiratory arrest. Wilson’s death certificate was released and also lists sepsis

Brian Wilson's cause of death has come to light, two weeks after the Beach Boys founding member died at 82. He also reportedly lived with multiple health issues before his death.

Brian Wilson’s cause of death has been revealed. The Beach Boys singer died two weeks ago at the age of 82. According to the death certificate first obtained by TMZ, Wilson died of respiratory arrest – which is breathing that stops while the heart continues to beat and is one of the most common factors in cardiac arrest.