"Brian Wilson's Wife Melinda Ledbetter, Architect of His Comeback, Dies at 77"

Beach Boys artist Brian Wilson's wife Melinda Ledbetter has passed away at the age of 77. Wilson confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing his heartbreak and calling her his savior. The couple, who married in 1995, had five adopted children. Ledbetter played a crucial role in helping Wilson overcome past struggles, including his battles with mental illness and his controversial relationship with therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. Ledbetter was remembered as a force of nature and a strong, empowering woman by her children.