ethan Browne,actor and son of musician Jackson Browne,has died at age 52. He was found unresponsive at his home on Tuesday,November 25,2025,according to a statement from his father.
The loss marks a profound grief for the Browne family and the entertainment community.Ethan Browne, while forging his own path in acting and music, carried a legacy as the son of a celebrated songwriter, and his passing prompts reflection on family, artistic inheritance, and the challenges faced by those navigating life in the public eye. No cause of death has been released.
jackson Browne announced his son’s death via Instagram, requesting privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. Ethan was born November 2, 1973, in Los Angeles, to Jackson Browne and his late wife, Phyllis Major.
Ethan Browne appeared in the 1995 film Hackers, the 2004 movie Raising Helen, and a 2002 episode of The WB’s Birds of Prey. Beyond acting, he worked as a model and DJ, founding the record label Spinside Records.
His father, Jackson Browne, is an eight-time grammy-nominated artist known for hits like ”Somebody’s Baby” (1982) and co-writing the Eagles‘ 1972 song “Take It Easy,” as well as writing songs for Nico and other artists. Ethan appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine with his father at six months old.
