
John Stamos Says He Broke The News Of Brian Wilson's Death To Mike Love
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The "Full House" actor said he learned about the Beach Boys co-founder's passing after landing in New York City to introduce Love at his 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
“Full House” actor John Stamos heard about the death of founding Beach Boys member Brian Wilson like most others, but had the uniquely difficult duty of breaking that news to band member Mike Love — who “didn’t say one word” for several hours after.
Wilson, Love’s cousin and the band’s primary songwriter, died Wednesday at 82.
Love mourned his cousin in a speech Thursday while being inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame, where Stamos introduced him. Stamos learned about Wilson’s death upon landing in New York City for Love’s induction.
“I was with Mike, I got off the plane, and I got the text,” Stamos told the New York Post on the red carpet Thursday. “I was like, ‘Oh boy, I guess I better [tell him].’ I said, ‘Mike, your cousin passed away,’ and his face went blank.”
“We sat in the car for two and a half hours or so… he didn’t say one word,” he continued.













