Sad news came on November 26, 2025, as Jackson Browne announced that his son Ethan had died at the age of 52. According to the family statement, Ethan was found unresponsive at home on the morning of November 25 — he passed away shortly afterward. The family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Ethan was born in Los Angeles on November 2, 1973. When he was just six months old, he appeared alongside his father on the cover of a major magazine — a sign of how early fate had put him under the spotlight.
As he grew older, Ethan carved out his own path. He worked as an actor and a model, with film credits including the 1995 movie Hackers and the 2004 film Raising Helen. He also ventured into music — founding a record label and releasing his own work.
For Jackson Browne, fatherhood had always been a central part of his life. After the tragic death of his first wife — Ethan’s mother — when Ethan was a toddler, Browne said caring for his son became his main focus. Over the years, he spoke of Ethan with pride, calling him a great son, a great father and a good man.
As the music and film world — and fans around the world — mourn Ethan’s passing, many remember him not only for his work but for the life he built, drawing strength from creativity, family, and resilience.