Jackson Browne announces the heartbreaking death of his son

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Jackson Browne himself is one of America’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, known for his reflective lyrics, warm vocals, and defining role in the 1970s California rock scene. Born October 9, 1948, in Heidelberg, Germany, and raised in Los Angeles, he rose to fame with classics such as “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running on Empty,” and “The Pretender.” His 1977 album Running on Empty became a cultural milestone, turning life on tour into vivid musical storytelling.

Jackson Browne and son Ethan arrive at the premiere of Touchstone Pictures’ “Raising Helen.” (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)

Over the years, Browne has garnered multiple Grammy nominations, been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and remained a committed activist for environmental and humanitarian causes.

He is the father of two sons — Ethan and Ryan — and continues to tour and create music, even as he now faces this profound personal tragedy.

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