Beach Boys' Jeffrey Foskett passes away at 67 after battling with cancer
- Replies 5
The music industry is in mourning as it bids farewell to Jeffrey Foskett, a longtime member of the iconic band, The Beach Boys.
Foskett, who was 67, lost his battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive form of the disease.
His passing was confirmed by his bandmate and friend, Brian Wilson, in a heartfelt social media post.
Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, took to social media to share his grief over the loss of his dear friend and bandmate.
He posted a picture of himself with Foskett and captioned it with a touching tribute to the 'great musical leader'.
'I’m so heartbroken that my dear friend Jeff Foskett has passed,' Wilson wrote.
'Jeff was always there for me when we toured, and we couldn’t have done it without him.'
'Jeff was one of the most talented guys I ever knew. He was a great musical leader and guitarist, and he could sing like an angel.'
Wilson recalled their first meeting in 1976 when Foskett, who just turned 20, visited his home in Bel Air.
'I invited him in, and we were friends ever since.'
Wilson ended his tribute with a heartfelt message to Foskett's family and friends, promising to remember him forever.
You may read Wilson’s full tribute below:
Source: Instagram/@brianwilsonlive.
Fans and fellow musicians flooded the comments section with condolences and words of support. Many acknowledged Foskett's significant contribution to The Beach Boys' later years.
'Very sorry to hear that Jeff has died. He was a huge part of the Beach Boys’ later story,' one replied.
While another added: 'This is absolutely heartbreaking. I met him when he came to one of our shows when Chicago and Brian toured together last summer.'
Actor John Stamos, who has performed with The Beach Boys over the years, also shared a tribute on social media.
'Today, I lost more than a friend; I lost a part of my soul, my history—Jeffrey Foskett, my dearest friend, brother, and the brightest light in my life, has left this world,' Stamos said.
'This morning, when I got the news, uncontrollable tears streamed down my face, a physical manifestation of the heartache within.'
Stamos shared a series of photos and a touching story about his son sketching a picture of Foskett 'ascending to heaven' to comfort the grieving Stamos.
'A simple yet powerful symbol of love and loss that pierced through my grief.'
'Jeff was more than just a friend; he was the one who brought the harmonies of The Beach Boys into my life, and with them, a spectrum of colour and joy I never dreamed would be part of my life.'
'He was a vibrant force, a radiant soul whose laughter and wisdom touched everyone he met.'
'He was an older brother in spirit, guiding, lifting, and loving me, sometimes more than I thought I deserved.'
'Grateful for every moment, every note, every piece of wisdom he shared with me.'
You can read Stamos’s full tribute below:
Source: Instagram/@johnstamos.
Born in California, Foskett was a longtime fan of The Beach Boys before he became a member.
Foskett eventually became a part of the band when Carl Wilson stepped away in 1981.
He was a part of The Beach Boys for over nine years before he left in 1990 to pursue a solo career. He rejoined the band in 2014 as a permanent member.
In 2018, Foskett was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is difficult to treat. Despite the severity of his condition, Foskett remained positive and grateful throughout his treatment.
In March 2023, he marked four years of treatment at the Anderson Cancer Centre, calling them 'the best four years of my life'.
'There are no words that can adequately describe how grateful I am to God and the excellent staff…these people have given me what no one else on Earth could have…life,' Foskett said.
His family shared a tribute on Foskett’s Instagram, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his friends and fans. They acknowledged the pivotal role Foskett played in many lives and expressed their gratitude that the world got to experience his unique talent and spirit.
'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the kind words and memories you have shared with us. We love reading about every show, every tour memory, and every laugh he provided to the world. We are deeply touched knowing Jeff has played such a pivotal role in so many of your lives as he did ours.'
'He was so special, and we are grateful that the world got to experience him. Jeff will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.'
'There was truly no one like him, and there never will be.'
Our thoughts are with Foskett's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. His life and music will continue to inspire and bring joy to many.
May he rest in peace.
Foskett, who was 67, lost his battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive form of the disease.
His passing was confirmed by his bandmate and friend, Brian Wilson, in a heartfelt social media post.
Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, took to social media to share his grief over the loss of his dear friend and bandmate.
He posted a picture of himself with Foskett and captioned it with a touching tribute to the 'great musical leader'.
May Jeffrey Forskett rest in peace. Image source: Jeffrey Forskett.
'I’m so heartbroken that my dear friend Jeff Foskett has passed,' Wilson wrote.
'Jeff was always there for me when we toured, and we couldn’t have done it without him.'
'Jeff was one of the most talented guys I ever knew. He was a great musical leader and guitarist, and he could sing like an angel.'
Wilson recalled their first meeting in 1976 when Foskett, who just turned 20, visited his home in Bel Air.
'I invited him in, and we were friends ever since.'
Wilson ended his tribute with a heartfelt message to Foskett's family and friends, promising to remember him forever.
You may read Wilson’s full tribute below:
Source: Instagram/@brianwilsonlive.
Fans and fellow musicians flooded the comments section with condolences and words of support. Many acknowledged Foskett's significant contribution to The Beach Boys' later years.
'Very sorry to hear that Jeff has died. He was a huge part of the Beach Boys’ later story,' one replied.
While another added: 'This is absolutely heartbreaking. I met him when he came to one of our shows when Chicago and Brian toured together last summer.'
Actor John Stamos, who has performed with The Beach Boys over the years, also shared a tribute on social media.
'Today, I lost more than a friend; I lost a part of my soul, my history—Jeffrey Foskett, my dearest friend, brother, and the brightest light in my life, has left this world,' Stamos said.
'This morning, when I got the news, uncontrollable tears streamed down my face, a physical manifestation of the heartache within.'
Stamos shared a series of photos and a touching story about his son sketching a picture of Foskett 'ascending to heaven' to comfort the grieving Stamos.
'A simple yet powerful symbol of love and loss that pierced through my grief.'
'Jeff was more than just a friend; he was the one who brought the harmonies of The Beach Boys into my life, and with them, a spectrum of colour and joy I never dreamed would be part of my life.'
'He was a vibrant force, a radiant soul whose laughter and wisdom touched everyone he met.'
'He was an older brother in spirit, guiding, lifting, and loving me, sometimes more than I thought I deserved.'
'Grateful for every moment, every note, every piece of wisdom he shared with me.'
You can read Stamos’s full tribute below:
Source: Instagram/@johnstamos.
Born in California, Foskett was a longtime fan of The Beach Boys before he became a member.
Foskett eventually became a part of the band when Carl Wilson stepped away in 1981.
He was a part of The Beach Boys for over nine years before he left in 1990 to pursue a solo career. He rejoined the band in 2014 as a permanent member.
In 2018, Foskett was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is difficult to treat. Despite the severity of his condition, Foskett remained positive and grateful throughout his treatment.
In March 2023, he marked four years of treatment at the Anderson Cancer Centre, calling them 'the best four years of my life'.
'There are no words that can adequately describe how grateful I am to God and the excellent staff…these people have given me what no one else on Earth could have…life,' Foskett said.
His family shared a tribute on Foskett’s Instagram, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his friends and fans. They acknowledged the pivotal role Foskett played in many lives and expressed their gratitude that the world got to experience his unique talent and spirit.
'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the kind words and memories you have shared with us. We love reading about every show, every tour memory, and every laugh he provided to the world. We are deeply touched knowing Jeff has played such a pivotal role in so many of your lives as he did ours.'
'He was so special, and we are grateful that the world got to experience him. Jeff will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.'
'There was truly no one like him, and there never will be.'
May he rest in peace.
.png){kind=icon}
