Melinda Kae Ledbetter (October 3, 1946 – January 30, 2024) was an American talent manager who was the second wife and longtime manager of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

Jun 11, 2025 · Brian Wilson and his wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, had a decades-long love story before both of their deaths.

Jan 31, 2024 · Ledbetter Wilson, the longtime wife and manager of Brian Wilson whom the Beach Boys co-founder often credited for stabilizing his famously troubled life, has died at age 77.

Jan 31, 2024 · Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, wife of Brian Wilson who helped guide his personal and career resurgence and was played by Elizabeth Banks in ‘Love & Mercy,’ has died

Jan 31, 2024 · Melinda Ledbetter, whose husband Brian Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 77.

Jan 31, 2024 · The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is mourning his wife Melinda Ledbetter, who died Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the age of 77. "My heart is broken.

Jan 30, 2024 · Melinda Ledbetter, longtime wife of Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson, has died, Wilson revealed in an emotional post on social media Tuesday.

Melinda Ledbetter passed away at 77 on January 30th, 2024, at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She played a pivotal role in the life of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson.

Jan 30, 2024 · Melinda Kae Ledbetter was born on Oct. 3, 1946, in Pueblo, Colo. She grew up in Whittier, Calif., and, after a stint in college, worked as a model for more than 15 years.

Jun 11, 2025 · “It is with a heavy heart that we let everyone know that our mom, Melinda Kay Ledbetter Wilson passed away peacefully this morning at home.