Melissa Etheridge’s Son Beckett Has Died At 21
By Jenna Benson, Australian Radio Network
May 13, 2020
Singer Melissa Etheridge’s 21-year-old son has passed away.
The singer’s team confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: “We’re sad to inform you that Melissa’s son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today.”
Etheridge has been hosting Facebook Live singalongs since March.
We’re sad to inform you that Melissa’s son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today. - #TeamME
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) May 13, 2020
No further comment has been made.
The star and her ex-partner Julie Cypher welcomed Beckett in 1998 via artificial insemination. They also have a daughter named Bailey Jean in 1997, but split in 2000. Etheridge also has 13-year-old twins who she shares with former partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels.
This story originally appeared in Australian Radio Network