Music World Mourns as Jackson Browne's Son Ethan Dies at 52
The entertainment industry is in mourning following the tragic death of Ethan Browne, son of legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. The 52-year-old was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at his home, as confirmed by a devastating family statement released on social media.
Family's Heartbreaking Announcement
The Browne family shared the tragic news through Ethan's official Facebook page, revealing he passed away on November 25, 2025. The statement read: "It is with deep sorrow that we share that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Browne, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found unresponsive in his home and has passed away."
The family concluded their announcement by requesting privacy during this difficult time, adding: "We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment."
Remembering Ethan Browne's Life and Career
Ethan Browne forged his own successful path in the entertainment industry as both an actor and model. His acting portfolio included notable roles in films such as Raising Helen, Hackers, and Birds of Prey, establishing himself beyond his father's considerable shadow in the music world.
His life was marked by early tragedy when his mother, Phyllis Major, died by suicide in March 1976 when Ethan was just a toddler. She had married Jackson Browne only a year earlier.
A Father's Love and Legacy
In a 2021 interview with Route Magazine, Jackson Browne spoke movingly about how becoming a single father after Phyllis's death became his "main focus" in life. "I only had two things that I hoped I could fit together: being a songwriter and a father," he revealed. "And I looked at it like this, if I have to only be a father, I hope I'll know it, and just do that."
The father-son bond was evident throughout Ethan's life, beginning when he appeared alongside his father on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 1974 when he was just weeks old. The iconic image showed the infant Ethan nuzzling up to his father's face.
More recently, in a 2022 interview with Tru Rock Revival, Jackson expressed immense pride in his son, calling Ethan a "great father" and adding: "Ethan is a great son, a great man. I love seeing him with his kids. When I see him in his movies, modelling, with his daughter, and being such a great dad, it makes me very proud. It makes me feel I've done something really right in my life."
Outpouring of Support from Fans
Following the announcement of his death, fans and admirers have taken to social media to express their condolences and share memories. One user on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: "Heartbreaking news that Jackson Browne's adult son Ethan has passed away. I've not only had a musical connection to Jackson but a fatherly one too, as you can see by these two photos framed in my house."
The Browne family continues to request privacy as they navigate this profound loss, while the entertainment world remembers a talented actor, model, and beloved son and father.
