Gage Dennis Wilson: Facts About Dennis Wilson’s Son

Gage Dennis Wilson is the son of the Beach Boys co-founder Dennis Carl Wilson also known as Dennis Wilson. Gage’s father Dennis Wilson is a late American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was known for co-starring in the 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop, as The Mechanic.

Gage Dennis Wilson: Bio Summary

Early Life

Gage Dennis Wilson was born on September 3, 1982. He is 40 years old as of 2022. He is the only child and son of his parents Dennis Wilson and Shawn Marie Love. His mother Shawn Marie Love claimed to be the daughter of singer and songwriter Mike Love, who was her husband Dennis Wilson’s first cousin and bandmate.

Mike Love has denied being the father of Shawn Marie Love. Gage Dennis Wilson’s parents got married in 1983 and separated the same year. Their divorce was in process until his father died in 1983. Gage has half-siblings from his father’s side.

Carl B. Wilson, Scott Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, and Michael Wilson are the half-siblings of Gage Dennis Wilson. Gage’s paternal grandparents are Audree Neva (née Korthof) and Murry Gage Wilson. Murry Wilson was an American songwriter, talent manager, record producer, and music publisher.

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There isn’t much about Gage Dennis Wilson’s early life. His childhood may have been colorful since he happens to be a celebrity child. His educational details have not been made public so, it’s difficult to know the actual school or colleges he attended.

What Happened To His Father?

Gage Dennis Wilson’s father Dennis Wilson became an alcoholic and at a point got homeless and lived a nomadic life. He battled alcoholism and the comorbid use of other drugs, including cocaine and heroin.

Dennis Wilson died on December 28, 1983, in Marina del Rey, California, U.S., three weeks after his 39th birthday. He drowned at Marina Del Rey after drinking all day. On January 4, 1984, the U.S. Coast Guard buried Dennis’ body at sea, off the California coast.

The Beach Boys released a statement after his death: “We know Dennis would have wanted to continue in the tradition of the Beach Boys. His spirit will remain in our music.” His song dubbed Farewell My Friend was played at the funeral.

Dennis Wilson was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beach Boys, in 1988. After Dennis died, his wife Shawn Marie Love had a trial against Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Co., per sources.

Shawn Love Wilson sued Transamerica, seeking payment of the $400,000 in claims and another $20 million in punitive damages. Shawn and her son Gage Dennis Wilson were entitled to $400,000 of his $1 million life insurance policy, Shawn’s attorney argued.

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The money was not paid and Transamerica’s attorney Kim Casteel insisted that the firm has no obligation to pay Shawn and her son Gage. Kim Casteel told the Superior Court Judge, Ricardo Torres: ‘The reason we didn’t pay is because there were material misrepresentations’.

Where Is His Mother Now?

Gage Dennis Wilson’s mother Shawn Marie Love has kicked the bucket and is no longer alive. She passed away in September 2003. She died at the age of 38 years of liver cancer. She lived a private life and most of her personal details were hidden from the public domain.

Is Gage Dennis Wilson Still Alive?

Because we have heard no news of Gage Dennis Wilson’s death, we believe he is still alive as of 2022. He rarely appears at any public function and is hardly seen. He has lived a very confidential life and stays away from publicity as much as possible. He hasn’t been in the news in this recent times and prefers a low-key life.