"Melinda Wilson, Wife and 'Savior' of Musician Brian Wilson, Passes Away at 77"
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Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, wife and manager of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, has passed away at 77. Known for stabilizing Wilson's troubled life, she was credited with providing emotional security and encouragement for his music. Wilson struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues, and Melinda was instrumental in getting him proper medical treatment and supporting his musical endeavors, including completing his intended masterpiece from the '60s, “Smile.”
- Melinda Wilson, wife, manager and 'savior' of musician Brian Wilson, is dead at 77 ABC News
- Melinda Wilson, 77, Who Helped Brian Wilson Through Mental Illness, Dies The New York Times
- Melinda Ledbetter dead: Wife of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies at 77 USA TODAY
- Elizabeth Banks Mourns Melinda Ledbetter After Portraying Her in Movie PEOPLE
- Melinda Wilson dies: 'Savior' of musician-husband Brian Wilson Los Angeles Times
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