Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is mourning the death of his eldest son, Ethan Browne, who has died at the age of 52. The family confirmed the tragic news in a statement on November 26, 2025.

Ethan was found unresponsive in his home on November 25th. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and no cause of death has been released.

This loss is particularly poignant for Jackson Browne. Ethan’s mother, model Phyllis Major, died by suicide in 1976 when Ethan was just a toddler.

Ethan Browne led a creative life, building a career as an actor and model. He appeared in the film “Raising Helen” and worked with designers like Isaac Mizrahi.

He also shared his father’s passion for music, launching Spinside Records. This was an extension of Jackson Browne’s own independent label, Inside Recordings.

Jackson Browne, 77, is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for iconic songs like “Running on Empty.” He also has a younger son, Ryan, aged 43.

The family is now navigating this profound loss. Ethan is remembered by friends for his striking looks and quiet, introspective nature, a legacy of his artistic parents.