Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge has announced the death of her 21-year-old son. Beckett Cypher was one of Etheridge's two children with former partner Julie Cypher.
A tweet on Etheridge's official Twitter account said: "We're sad to inform you that Melissa's son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today." No further details, including cause of death, were disclosed.
Etheridge, 58, is best-known for the songs Black Velvet, Ain't It Heavy and Come To My Window. She and Cypher also have a daughter, Bailey.
The couple split in 2000. Both children were conceived using artificial insemination and the sperm donor was later revealed to be singer David Crosby.
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