What is Jackson Browne's net worth? Inside the singer-songwriter's fortune amid tragic loss of son Ethan Browne

Jackson Browne, American musician and songwriter, lost his first son, Ethan Browne, who was 52 years old. Jackson didn't reveal the cause of his death, but shared that his son was found unresponsive in his home.

He announced on Instagram:

“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.”

He also requested privacy during their time of grieving:

“We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment.”

In addition to being a musician, Jackson Browne is also a political activist and the father of two sons. He raised Ethan after his model wife, Phyllis Major, died when Ethan was three years old. He is worth $ 50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. According to the publication, Jackson and his fortune from his music career, having sold 18 million albums in the United States.

More details on Jackson Browne’s family

Jackson Browne married actress and model Phyllis Major in 1971. They began their relationship in 1971 and welcomed their first child, Ethan Browne, in 1973. Speaking to Rolling Stone about fatherhood, Jackson expressed that he felt a special feeling just looking at his son. They were both featured on the magazine's cover.

“I wanted a baby ’cause I wanted to be a baby. I play with [Ethan] all the time; there’s something pure about it. Look at all those expressions he’s got. He’s a real kick in the a*s.

Unfortunately, when their son was three years old, Major committed suicide.

“I only had two things that I hoped I could fit together: being a songwriter and a father. 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.”

Five years after Major died, Browne married Australian model Lynn Sweeney. They welcomed a son a year later and divorced in 1983. He began a relationship with actress Daryl Hannah. It lasted for nine years before they broke up. It is recorded that Jackson has been in a relationship with Dianna Cohen.

Jackson Browne is also a grandfather. His son, Ethan Browne, had children, though much isn't recorded about them. In a 2022 interview with Tru Rock Revival, he praised Ethan’s parenting skills.

“Ethan is a great father. He's a great son, a great man. 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.”

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal