Melissa Etheridge, 58, lost her own son Beckett Cypher at just 21 years old. The cause of death wasn’t revealed when the Grammy-winning singer’s team broke the heartbreaking news in a tweet on May 13, 2020: “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.” HollywoodLife has reached out to Melissa’s rep for comment in the wake of this tragic news.
While details surrounding her son’s death are few, you can learn more about the young man who left the world too soon: 1.
Beckett’s other parent is filmmaker Julie Cypher. Julie (who directed the 1995 film Teresa’s Tattoo) was known for fighting for gay rights, just like Melissa.
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