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Apr 10, 2023 · Dennis Wilson was buried at sea. Michael Putland/Getty Images. According to UPI, Wilson's final resting place is where his life ended: the Pacific Ocean, off Southern California. On a hot January day, the Beach Boy was buried at sea while some of his family watched on.
May 24, 2024 · Beach Boy Dennis Wilson’s death by drowning was a tragic accident. Here, everything to know about the incident that ended the 39-year-old drummer’s life.
May 17, 2022 · On December 28, 1983, Wilson was found dead in about 12 feet of water near Marina Del Rey, part of Los Angeles. According to The New York Times the day after his death, Wilson had been on a boat called The Emerald with its owner and two women. They reported that Wilson had jumped into the water at around 4:25 p.m. local time.
Nov 8, 2023 · Dennis Wilson left behind four ex-wives and five children after his death. He was laid to rest at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard in a ceremony usually reserved for Coast Guard and Navy veterans after President Ronald Reagan, an avid fan of the Beach Boys, intervened and gave permission.
Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American musician who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson.
Jun 7, 1984 · Three days later, on December 28th, Dennis Carl Wilson was dead, his body pulled out of the cold, murky water of nearby Marina Del Rey.
Oct 8, 2022 · The last known image of Dennis Wilson, drummer of The Beach Boys. Wilson died by drowning in Marina del Rey, California, on December 28th, 1983, while trying to recover his ex-wife’s belongings, while also being intoxicated. This photo was taken just a couple months before his passing. He was 39.
