‘It Is With Deep Sorrow’: Jackson Browne confirms son’s death at 52

Jackson Browne’s son, Ethan Browne, has passed away at 52. The “Raising Helen” icon was reported dead after he was found “unresponsive in his home” on Tuesday morning, as per the Facebook post shared by Jackson, 77, on Wednesday.

Family Statement on Ethan’s Passing

The post cited, “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.”
It further stated, “We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment.”

Early Life and Family Background

The popular singer songwriter welcomed Ethan with Phyllis Major in 1973, and the pair married in 1975. Jackson’s marriage to Major concluded tragically in 1976 when she died by suicide at age 30.

Jackson Browne Reflects on Fatherhood

In a 2021 interview with Route Magazine, Jackson talked about Major’s death, citing that his son became his “main focus” thereafter. He said, “I only had two things that I hoped I could fit together: being a songwriter and a father,” further stating, “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.”

Career in Acting and Modeling

Ethan went on to build a career as an actor and model. As an infant, he seemed to be with his father on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1974, when he was merely six months old.

He later acted along with Angelina Jolie in the 1995 movie Hackers and starred in the 2004 Kate Hudson movie “Raising Helen.” He also featured in a single episode of the “Batman” spinoff series Birds of Prey on The WB in 2002.

As a model, he appeared in campaigns for designers like Isaac Mizrahi, according to producer Mark Ronson’s memoir, Night People, per People.

FAQs:

Q1. Who was Ethan Browne?
Ethan Browne was the son of singer and songwriter Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major. He pursued a career in acting and modeling during his life.

Q2. How old was Ethan Browne when he died?
Ethan Browne was 52 years old at the time of his death.