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Mike Love Says He and Brian Wilson Are 'Inseparable' Both in 'Life and Afterlife' Following Bandmate's Death (Exclusive)

Mike Love exclusively tells PEOPLE that he and late Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson are "inseparable" both in "life and afterlife" ahead of the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 12. Wilson died on June 11.

Mike Love is remembering his cousin and Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson, who died on June 11 Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the 2025 Songwriters' Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he said they they are "inseparable" in "life and afterlife too" Love paid tribute to Wilson earlier in the week with an Instagram video filled with home movies of their time together Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE ahead of the 2025 Songwriters' Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday, June 12, Love, 83, reminisced on his relationship with fellow Beach Boy Wilson, who died the day before. Love paid tribute to Wilson on Instagram with a video featuring home movies of the band hanging out, working in the recording studio and performing.

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