Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

A judge found that Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions.

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National story. 27 articles from 22 sources. 19 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated May 10, 2024.

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Left

4 sources
NPRLean Left· May 10, 2024

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is being placed under a legal conservatorship

CNNLean Left· May 10, 2024

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, to be placed under conservatorship, judge rules

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· NBC News, Minneapolis Star Tribune
NBC NewsLean Left· May 10, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

Center

9 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· WOWK Charleston, KOB 4
WOWK CharlestonCenter· May 10, 2024

Here’s what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson’s case evolved

KOB 4Center· May 10, 2024

Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved

CBS NewsCenter· May 10, 2024

Judge approves conservatorship for Beach Boys

WMURCenter· May 10, 2024

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship, judge finds

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· May 10, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge finds

Ran by 9 outlets· KOB 4, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, +7 more
KOB 4Center· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC ChicagoLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

The ColumbianCenter· May 9, 2024

Judge finds Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

Right

6 sources
FortuneLean Right· May 10, 2024

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson is put under conservatorship due to a 'major neurocognitive disorder'. Here's what that means

Ran by 2 outlets· New York Post, Fox News
New York PostLean Right· May 10, 2024

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson placed in conservatorship following dementia diagnosis

Fox NewsRight· May 9, 2024

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson placed in conservatorship following dementia diagnosis

The Daily CallerRight· May 10, 2024

Beach Boys Star Brian Wilson Placed In Conservatorship Amid Battle With Dementia

Breitbart NewsRight· May 10, 2024· ran in 8 outlets

Judge Finds Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Needs Conservatorship Because of Mental Decline

Washington TimesLean Right· May 9, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge finds

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

2 articles
Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· May 10, 2024

Brian Wilson granted new conservatorship following his wife's death

The GuardianLean Left· May 9, 2024

Judge places Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson in conservatorship

Center

1 article
France 24Center· May 10, 2024

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson placed under conservatorship

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