Liputan6.com, Jakarta Sad news has swept the international entertainment world with the passing of Ethan Browne, son of legendary musician Jackson Browne.
Ethan passed away at the age of 52, leaving his family and fans in deep sorrow.He was found unresponsive at his home on the morning of November 25, 2025.
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To date, the official cause of Ethan Browne's death has not been released by his family or representatives.
The announcement of Ethan Browne's passing was made directly by Jackson Browne in an official statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Ethan was known for his multi-talented careers as an actor, model, and musician.
Ethan Browne's Sudden Passing
Jackson Browne, the iconic musician behind countless hit songs, confirmed the sad news on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
This statement came as a shock to many who knew Ethan Browne well, both as a person and through his work.
Ethan was found unresponsive at his home the morning of November 25, 2025.
Details about the incident are still limited, and the family has chosen not to release further information to the public.
There is no official information regarding the exact cause of Ethan Browne's death.
"We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time," Jackson's official Facebook account said in a brief statement posted Wednesday, Nov. 26. No cause of death for Ethan was given, and "no further details are available at this moment," the statement said.
Ethan Browne's Career and Life
Born on November 2, 1973, Ethan Browne was the firstborn son of Jackson Browne and his first wife, model Phyllis Major.
His mother tragically passed away in March 1976 when Ethan was just two years old.
Ethan is not only known as the son of a music legend, but also has a diverse career.
He has appeared as an actor in popular films such as 1995's Hackers, starring Angelina Jolie, and 2004's Raising Helen with Kate Hudson.
Furthermore, Ethan Browne has also ventured into modeling, working for renowned designers such as Isaac Mizrahi.
His love of music is also evident, as he founded Spinside Records, an imprint of his father's independent label, Inside Recordings.
At the age of six months, Ethan even appeared with his father on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 1974.
He is also part of the duo Alain Zane with Cat Colbert, who released their debut album, Right Before Your Eyes, in 2022.
Ethan Browne in His Father's Eye
In a 2021 interview with Route Magazine, Jackson Browne revealed that being a father to Ethan was his primary focus after the loss of Phyllis Major.
"I only had two things that I hoped I could fit together: being a songwriter and a father," Jackson told the outlet at the time.
"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."
Jackson Browne also spoke highly of his son in another 2022 interview with Tru Rock Revival.
He called Ethan a great father, a great son, and an incredible man, expressing his pride.
"Ethan is a great father. He's a great son, a great man," Browne told Tru Rock Revival in 2022.
"I love seeing him with his kids. When I see him in his movies, modeling, with his daughter, and being such a great dad, it makes me very proud. It makes me feel I've done something really right in my life."