The family ofBrian Wilson, the co-founder ofThe Beach Boys, filed for a conservatorship this week. According to the filing, the musician, 81, is suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).”
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According to Slate, Ramos isWilson’s housekeeper.
Wilson’s family added that the legendary musician can still “enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses.”
Brian Wilson and Melinda Wilson in Beverly Hills in January 2016.John Shearer/Getty
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His wife, Melinda Wilson,died on Jan. 30 at 77, and helped him through his mental illness. According to the documents, she “attended to Mr. Wilson’s daily living needs, as Mr. Wilson is unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter” and the singer had an “Advance Health Care Directive” naming Melinda the “agent” for his health care.
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Since the directive did not list a successor to Melinda, Wilson’s team asked the court to appoint a conservator. Sievers and Hard were proposed as the co-conservators because they “have had a close relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson for many years, and Mr. Wilson trusts them.” Hard is also Wilson’s “agent under his power of attorney.”
Hard and Sievers' intent is to “ensure that all of Mr. Wilson’s daily living needs are [satisfied] and he has the best possible care while remaining in his home,” according to the filing.
Brian Wilson in Los Angeles in 1968.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
According to the documents, Wilson would not be able to attend a court hearing. “He is easily distracted, often even when aware of surroundings, and its purpose,” his doctor wrote. “Often makes spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances. Has very short attention span and while unintentionally disruptive, is frequently unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation.” His doctor added that Wilson is taking medication that slows the “progression of illness.”
Wilson and Melinda marriedin 1995 and adopted Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash together. When announcing her death, Wilson called her his “savior.”
A court hearing is scheduled for April 26, according to the documents.
Wilson also has two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, from his first marriage.
source: people.com
