Wilson's family announced his death on Wednesday, June 11 Nancy Sinatra has paid tribute to Brian Wilson following his death In an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 11, she said "one of the biggest thrills" of her life was singing "California Girls" with him Wilson's family announced he died at the age of 82 on Wednesday,

Sinatra took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt tribute to the Beach Boys founder, who she counted as both a longtime friend and frequent collaborator.

Nancy Sinatra has paid tribute to her one-time collaborator and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson following his death at age 82