Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson mourns death of wife Melinda aged 77: She was my anchor

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson mourns death of wife Melinda aged 77: She was my anchor (Alamy/PA)

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson said “my heart is broken” after announcing the death of his “beloved” wife Melinda Ledbetter Wilson at the age of 77.

The US singer-songwriter credited his late wife, who died peacefully at their home on Tuesday, as being the “emotional security” he needed to have a career in the music industry.