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jackson brown has announced the death of his son, actor, model and musician Ethan Brown, aged 52.
revered singer-songwriter shared the news in a statement on its Facebook page on Wednesday 26 November.
“We are saddened to announce that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Brown, son of Jackson Brown and Phyllis Major, was found unconscious in his home and passed away,” the statement said.
“We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this time.”
Ethan had a small role in the 2004 comedy-drama film raising helen, Starring Kate Hudson, John Corbett and Joan Cusack, and in the 1995 film hackersStarring Angelina Jolie.
He also modeled in campaigns for designers such as Isaac Mizrahi and followed in his father’s musical footsteps. As part of Ellen Zane’s duo with Cat Colbert, she released the album right before your eyes In 2022.
“He’s a very talented bass player,” Jackson saidSpeaking about his son’s musical endeavors in 2022. “I love watching him and listening to his music. Does he remind me of me at that age? No, not really. He’s a better musician than me!”
People Ethan’s name was checked, reports say Mark Ronson’s recent memoir, night people, In which the producer and DJ recalls their friendship with him in New York City.
He was “the real deal”, Ronson wrote, “with an angular face and soulful gaze that seemed to reveal his deepest truths even from a glossy page”.
Ronson recalled that Ethan had the “sharp expressions” of his late mother, the actor and model Phyllis Major – Jackson’s first wife – and the “soulful eyes” of his father.
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Major died by suicide in March 1976 at the age of 30. Two years earlier, Ethan had appeared as a child on the cover with his father. Rolling Stone.
jackson Said in a 2021 interview root magazine Being a good father to Ethan becomes his “main focus” in life after Major’s death.
He said, “I only had two things that I hoped I could fit together: being a songwriter and a father.” “And I looked at it like, if I’m just going to be a dad, I hope I’ll figure it out, and that’s all I’ll do.”
In an interview the following year, Jackson also expressed pride in being a “great father” to Ethan himself.
“He’s a great son, a great human being,” he said. “I love seeing him with his kids. When I see him in his movies, modeling, with his daughter, and being such a good father, I feel so proud. It makes me feel like I’ve done something right in my life.”
Jackson is also the father of son Ryan, 43, who he shares with ex-wife Lynn Sweeney.
If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans in confidence on 116 123 (UK & ROI), email. jo@samaritans.orgor visit Samaria website to get details of your nearest branch.
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