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Melissa Etheridge Says Her 21-Year-Old Son, Beckett Cypher, Has Died from Opioid Addiction: ‘My Heart is Broken’

May 14, 2020 by John Wright Leave a Comment

Lesbian icon Melissa Etheridge announced late Wednesday that her son, 21-year-old Beckett Cypher, has died following a struggle with opioid addiction.

UPDATE: A rep confirms that cause of death: opioid overdose.

The 21 year old son of #MelissaEtheridge @metheridge has died of undisclosed causes.

Beckett Cypher was 1 of her 2 children born via artificial insemination. David Crosby is their biological father. pic.twitter.com/VzdqGY1AxP

— DeanRichards (@DeanRichards) May 14, 2020

“Today I joined the hundreds of thousands of families who have lost loved ones to opioid addiction,” the singer-songwriter wrote in a statement posted on Twitter. “My son Beckett, who was just 21, struggled to overcome his addiction and finally succumbed to it today. He will be missed by those who loved him, his family and friends.

pic.twitter.com/LZJI8M6m4s

— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) May 14, 2020

“My heart is broken,” she added. “I am grateful for those who have reached out with condolences and I feel their love and sincere grief. We struggle with what else we could have done to save him, and in the end we know he is out of pain now. I will sing again, soon. I has always healed me.”

Beckett Cypher was the second of two children born to Etheridge and her former partner, filmmaker Julie Cypher, who were pioneers among celebrity same-sex parents. The couple later revealed that the children’s biological father was singer-songwriter David Crosby, who appeared with their family and his wife on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Julie Cypher gave birth to two children during her and Melissa Etheridge’s relationship: a daughter, Bailey Jean, and a son, Beckett.

David Crosby was the sperm donor for both children.https://t.co/H9HwIoqbLM pic.twitter.com/ja8j7l7dPW

— Leah McElrath 🏳️‍🌈 (@leahmcelrath) May 13, 2020

Etheridge and Cypher have co-parented Beckett and his sister, Bailey Jean Cypheridge, since separating in 2000. Etheridge, who also has 13-year-old twins born to ex-partner Tammy Lynn Michaels, is now married to TV executive Linda Wallem.

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I don’t know what to say. Today we lost my brother. Too heartbroken and overwhelmed to be eloquent but appreciate all those who have reached out. I love you Beckett. Fly high and watch over us.

A post shared by Bailey Cypheridge (@baicypheridge) on May 13, 2020 at 6:44pm PDT

“I don’t know what to say,” Bailey Jean Cypheridge wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “Today we lost my brother. Too heartbroken and overwhelmed to be eloquent but appreciate all those who have reached out. I love you, Beckett. Fly high and watch over us.”

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

Etheridge’s post followed an earlier announcement that her Concerts at Home series would not take place on Wednesday night due to Beckett’s passing. The series, which now includes 57 days worth of concerts, has been broadcast nightly on Facebook Live during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Condolences poured in from celebrities and others on social media.

Love and comfort to @metheridge and Linda. Rest In Peace sweet Beckett. https://t.co/1QpE0Ac8bq

— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) May 13, 2020

We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Beckett Cypher. Our hearts go out to @metheridge, Julie Cypher and all of their family, friends and loved ones. Your entire HRC family is with you and sending you love. 💙💛 https://t.co/xeTzcEGTfr

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 14, 2020

My heart is heavy for Melissa Etheridge, whose son Beckett Cypher has died at the young age of 21. Nothing is harder than a parent losing their child. We are with you, Melissa.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 13, 2020

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