{"id":3716,"date":"2025-06-13T09:52:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:52:13","slug":"brian-wilsons-granddaughter-just-shattered-hearts-with-a-tribute-that-feels-like-a-song-you-never-want-to-end-%f0%9f%92%94-lola-bonfiglio-daughter-of-carnie-wilson-and-rising-ameri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3716","title":{"rendered":"Brian Wilson\u2019s granddaughter just shattered hearts with a tribute that feels like a song you never want to end. \ud83d\udc94 Lola Bonfiglio \u2014 daughter of Carnie Wilson and rising American Idol star \u2014 shared a raw, soul-stirring message after her iconic grandfather passed away at 82: \u201cI will forever do music in your honor.\u201d \ud83c\udfb6 With those simple words, Lola didn\u2019t just say goodbye \u2014 she lit a torch. Her voice, her presence, her promise now carry the spirit of The Beach Boys into a brand-new era. \ud83d\udc47 See how she honored him in the most emotional, unforgettable way."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"468\"><em data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"468\">As the music world mourns the passing of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, his granddaughter\u00a0<strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"374\">Lola Bonfiglio<\/strong>\u2014daughter of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"404\">Carnie Wilson<\/strong>\u2014shared a heartfelt message that touched fans around the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"468\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30872 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/breaksurge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VS-3-2-300x180.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breaksurge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VS-3-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/breaksurge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VS-3-2-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/breaksurge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VS-3-2-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/breaksurge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VS-3-2.png 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"529\"><strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"529\">Lola Bonfiglio Honors Her Grandfather\u2019s Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"817\">In the wake of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"587\">Brian Wilson\u2019s death on June 11, 2025<\/strong>, tributes have poured in from fellow musicians, fans, and family members. One of the most moving came from Wilson\u2019s 19-year-old granddaughter,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"749\">Lola Bonfiglio<\/strong>, who took to social media to share a message of gratitude and love:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1047\">\n<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1047\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1047\">\u201cI love you grandpa. Your music has changed the world. You have left an invaluable mark on me and so many others, and I am blessed to have had you in my life. I will forever do music in your honor. Rest in music paradise.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1309\">Lola is the daughter of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1090\">Carnie Wilson<\/strong>, of\u00a0<em data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1112\">Wilson Phillips<\/em>\u00a0fame, and musician\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1149\">Rob Bonfiglio<\/strong>. Known to many as part of a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1216\">multi-generational musical dynasty<\/strong>, Lola is now stepping into her own spotlight, inspired by the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1308\">legacy of her grandfather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKxK6VHpXB2\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fbrian-wilsons-granddaughter-just-shattered-hearts-with-a-tribute-that-feels-like-a-song-you-never-want-to-end-%25f0%259f%2592%2594-lola-bonfiglio-daughter-of-carnie-wilson-and-rising-ameri%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1454.8999999910593%2C%22ls%22%3A988.5%2C%22le%22%3A1450.5%7D\" height=\"729\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1360\">Lola Bonfiglio\u2019s American Idol Debut<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1660\">Earlier this year,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1417\">Lola captured national attention<\/strong>\u00a0during\u00a0<em data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1440\">American Idol<\/em>\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1454\">Season 23<\/strong>. Her audition, which aired on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1503\">March 23, 2025<\/strong>, featured a stunning rendition of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1570\">Kacey Musgraves\u2019s \u201cRainbow.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0She earned a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1614\">Golden Ticket to Hollywood<\/strong>, marking the beginning of a promising career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1963\">What made her audition unforgettable was the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1776\">surprise appearance of her mother, Carnie, and aunt, Wendy Wilson<\/strong>\u2014both members of\u00a0<em data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1810\">Wilson Phillips<\/em>\u2014who joined her for a brief family performance. Accompanied by her father on guitar, the moment was a true\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1962\">celebration of her family\u2019s musical roots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2026\">Judge\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1991\">Carrie Underwood<\/strong>\u00a0praised the performance, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2096\">\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2096\"><strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2096\">\u201cEverybody\u2019s just genetically designed to sound good together.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHkG4_Cpmv1\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fbrian-wilsons-granddaughter-just-shattered-hearts-with-a-tribute-that-feels-like-a-song-you-never-want-to-end-%25f0%259f%2592%2594-lola-bonfiglio-daughter-of-carnie-wilson-and-rising-ameri%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1456.7999999970198%2C%22ls%22%3A988.5%2C%22le%22%3A1450.5%7D\" height=\"1004\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2134\"><strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2134\">Brian Wilson Remembered<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2406\"><strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2181\">Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82<\/strong>, following a lengthy decline in health. After the loss of his beloved wife,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2269\">Melinda<\/strong>, in January 2024, Wilson was diagnosed with a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2349\">major neurocognitive disorder<\/strong>\u00a0and entered a conservatorship to receive full-time care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2446\">The family\u2019s official statement reads:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2702\"><strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2702\">\u201cWe are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2977\">Wilson co-founded\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2740\">The Beach Boys<\/strong>\u00a0and is widely regarded as one of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2848\">most influential composers and producers in American music history<\/strong>. From\u00a0<em data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2873\">\u201cSurfin\u2019 U.S.A.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0<em data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2896\">\u201cGod Only Knows,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0his work defined the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2943\">sound of a generation<\/strong>\u00a0and inspired artists for decades.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3014\"><strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3014\">A Legacy That Lives On<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3096\">As\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3037\">Lola Bonfiglio<\/strong>\u00a0rises as a young artist, her words make one thing clear:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3188\">\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3188\"><strong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3188\">Brian Wilson\u2019s music and spirit will continue to live on through his family and fans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3188\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fofficialbrianwilson%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02bBdbkECRLeztGnJKRcxcNun2g37XFiFwyCx5AwYbYvu6TeAVPDJ8pwrFxnUqePS3l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"660\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"500\" data-origheight=\"660\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the music world mourns the passing of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, his granddaughter\u00a0Lola Bonfiglio\u2014daughter of\u00a0Carnie Wilson\u2014shared a heartfelt message that touched fans around the world&#8230;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3717,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3716"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3718,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3716\/revisions\/3718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}