Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday.

Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys and a foundational presence in the development of modern music, has died at the age of 82. “We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement.

Brian Wilson, the founder and songwriter for the Beach Boys, died, his family confirmed on social media. He was 82.