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Fentanyl, Meth Linked to Ethan Browne's Accidental Death
14 Jan
Summary
- Ethan Browne's death attributed to fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine.
- LA County Medical Examiner officially ruled the death accidental.
- Browne was the eldest son of musician Jackson Browne.

The official cause of death for Ethan Browne, the eldest son of singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, has been confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The report states that Ethan Browne died at the age of 52 from the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine, with his death ruled as accidental.
Jackson Browne had previously shared the news of his son's passing in late 2025, noting that Ethan was found unresponsive at his home on November 25, 2025. Born on November 2, 1973, Ethan had a multifaceted career, including work as a model and actor, appearing in films like 'Hackers' and TV shows such as 'Birds of Prey.'
Beyond his acting roles, Ethan Browne also ventured into the music industry, co-founding the record label Spinside Records with Cat Colbert. The duo, performing as Alain Zane, released their debut album in 2022. Ethan appeared with his father on the cover of Rolling Stone as an infant, featured in a story about new fatherhood.




