Legendary musician Jackson Browne has announced the heart-wrenching loss of his 52-year-old son, Ethan, in a tragic and sudden turn of events. According to a statement released by the family, Ethan was found unresponsive in his home on November 25th, 2025, and sadly passed away. The news comes as a devastating blow to Browne's fans worldwide, who have long admired his poignant songwriting style.
Ethan, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, made headlines for himself not only through his father's connections but also through his own accomplishments. He appeared in Kate Hudson's movie "Raising Helen" in 2004 and was the founder of Spinside Records, a subsidiary of Inside Recordings.
The musician, known for his emotive voice and introspective lyrics, spoke candidly about his experiences as a parent in an interview with Route Magazine. In it, he reflected on the challenges of being a father while balancing other responsibilities, saying "You think you have the advice and the help you need, and sometimes you don’t, or you don’t heed it." Browne also expressed pride in seeing Ethan's qualities as a father, stating that he feels proud to have done something right in his life.
Browne has taken to social media to share the news with fans, urging them to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time. The singer-songwriter and his team request no further details at this moment, highlighting the need for compassion and understanding as they navigate their grief.
Ethan, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, made headlines for himself not only through his father's connections but also through his own accomplishments. He appeared in Kate Hudson's movie "Raising Helen" in 2004 and was the founder of Spinside Records, a subsidiary of Inside Recordings.
The musician, known for his emotive voice and introspective lyrics, spoke candidly about his experiences as a parent in an interview with Route Magazine. In it, he reflected on the challenges of being a father while balancing other responsibilities, saying "You think you have the advice and the help you need, and sometimes you don’t, or you don’t heed it." Browne also expressed pride in seeing Ethan's qualities as a father, stating that he feels proud to have done something right in his life.
Browne has taken to social media to share the news with fans, urging them to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time. The singer-songwriter and his team request no further details at this moment, highlighting the need for compassion and understanding as they navigate their grief.
he seems like such a nice guy what was going on that led to his passing? hope Ethan's family gets through this tough time 
cant even handle thinkin bout his songs without gettin emotional 
rest in peace Ethan
my heart goes out to Jackson Browne & his fam 
hope his dad finds comfort in all the love from fans worldwide 
we're with u, Jack 
and now we're all left wondering what could've been done differently 
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he had such an incredible voice and spirit too - always loved his music 
anyway, my thoughts are with the browne family right now 
