Ethan Browne was the son of legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and his late wife, model-actress Phyllis Major.
Sadly, on November 25, 2025, Ethan passed away at the age of 52, after being found unresponsive at his home.
Jackson Browne announced this news on the morning of November 25, 2025, saying:
It is with deep sorrow that we share that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Browne, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found unresponsive in his home and has passed away. We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment.
Jackson Browne Cherished the Day His Son Ethan Became a Father!
Ethan Browne was married and had children, though details about his wife remain private.
He is survived by his children, his father Jackson Browne, and his stepbrother Ryan Browne.
When Ethan became a father, his own dad showed great pride in him.
In 2022, Jackson Browne told Tru Rock Revival that Ethan was “a great father, a great son, a great man.” He said he loved watching Ethan with his kids, seeing him act in movies, model, and spend time with his daughter.
Browne added that seeing Ethan as such a devoted dad made him proud and gave him the feeling that he had done something truly right in his life.
As there are no reports about Ethan Browne’s wife, whether regarding divorce or her current status, his family life remains private.
Regarding his career, Ethan was a multi-talented figure who built a career across modeling, acting, and music.
He first found recognition in modeling, working with designers like Isaac Mizrahi and appearing in fashion campaigns.
From there, he stepped into acting, taking roles in films such as Hackers (1995) alongside Angelina Jolie and Raising Helen (2004) with Kate Hudson, as well as appearing in the TV series Birds of Prey.
Yet his deepest passion was always music; he founded Spinside Records and later performed as part of the duo Alain Zane.
In 2022, he released the album Right Before Your Eyes. Through these paths, Ethan showed himself not just as Jackson Browne’s son but as a man with his own creative identity, blending fashion, film
