Brian Wilson, 81, Seen In Public First Time Since Diagnosis
Apr 9, 2024 6:02:34 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Bartlett on Apr 9, 2024 6:02:34 GMT -5
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13283041/Brian-Wilson-seen-public-dementia-diagnosis-wheelchair-Los-Angeles-Lakers.html
"Brian Wilson, the mastermind behind The Beach Boys' greatest music, was seen on Sunday for the first time since his family announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia.
Public sightings of Wilson, 81, are rare to begin with, and he hasn't been spotted out in public since it was revealed that his family was seeking to institute a conservatorship to account for his personal care and finances.
Wilson looked reserved as he was pushed in his wheelchair and followed by a group of people as he arrived at Downtown Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena to take in the Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Minnesota eventually triumphing 127–117.
The singer–songwriter supported his team in a yellow polo shirt, and he also had on a black fleece jacket, black sweatpants and black-and-white Nike trainers.
A man was seen pushing Wilson's wheelchair, while a woman rested a hand on his shoulder as they moved toward a door to enter the arena.
In February, two representatives for the performer — who is one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the 20th century — and his family said in a court filing that he is suffering from a 'major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia),' according to documents obtained by The Blast.
In the filing, the hitmaker's team requested that a conservatorship be set up for the legendary musician to help treat the alleged condition.
The news of the filing arrived just weeks after he suffered a tragedy when his longtime wife Melinda died at age 77.
At the time, journalists who had interviewed Wilson in the past noted how she had been a constant source of help and reassurance for the musician in his later years, and she was said to have regularly sat in on interviews with him.
In a statement to DailyMail.com at the time, Wilson's family said that 'longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person' after his seven children, his caregiver and his doctors had determined the move was necessary.
'This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family.
'Brian will be able to enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any 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 the court filing said he would allegedly be unable to care for himself as his condition deteriorates."
They also said that Wilson is not able to attend hearings on the matter 'because of medical inability.'
Court records indicate that a hearing is currently scheduled for April 26, 2024, to address the request for a conservatorship."
edit: Here's a nice pic.
"Brian Wilson, the mastermind behind The Beach Boys' greatest music, was seen on Sunday for the first time since his family announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia.
Public sightings of Wilson, 81, are rare to begin with, and he hasn't been spotted out in public since it was revealed that his family was seeking to institute a conservatorship to account for his personal care and finances.
Wilson looked reserved as he was pushed in his wheelchair and followed by a group of people as he arrived at Downtown Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena to take in the Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Minnesota eventually triumphing 127–117.
The singer–songwriter supported his team in a yellow polo shirt, and he also had on a black fleece jacket, black sweatpants and black-and-white Nike trainers.
A man was seen pushing Wilson's wheelchair, while a woman rested a hand on his shoulder as they moved toward a door to enter the arena.
In February, two representatives for the performer — who is one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the 20th century — and his family said in a court filing that he is suffering from a 'major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia),' according to documents obtained by The Blast.
In the filing, the hitmaker's team requested that a conservatorship be set up for the legendary musician to help treat the alleged condition.
The news of the filing arrived just weeks after he suffered a tragedy when his longtime wife Melinda died at age 77.
At the time, journalists who had interviewed Wilson in the past noted how she had been a constant source of help and reassurance for the musician in his later years, and she was said to have regularly sat in on interviews with him.
In a statement to DailyMail.com at the time, Wilson's family said that 'longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person' after his seven children, his caregiver and his doctors had determined the move was necessary.
'This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family.
'Brian will be able to enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any 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 the court filing said he would allegedly be unable to care for himself as his condition deteriorates."
They also said that Wilson is not able to attend hearings on the matter 'because of medical inability.'
Court records indicate that a hearing is currently scheduled for April 26, 2024, to address the request for a conservatorship."
edit: Here's a nice pic.
