Actor and model Eden Brown, eldest son of legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Brown, has died at the age of 52. Eden, who first appeared on magazine covers at just six months old with her father, was found unconscious in her home on November 25.
Jackson Brown shared the news on his social account, asking for privacy and respect for the family. The cause of death was not revealed.
Born in 1973 to Jackson Brown and his first wife, actress Phyllis Major, Eden experienced a tragic early childhood. Her mother died in 1976 at the age of 30, leaving Eden to grow up under her father’s care. Jackson openly discussed the challenges and regrets of balancing his career with raising Eden, but consistently praised his son’s character and accomplishments.
As an adult, Eden has charted his path as an actor, model and musician. She has modeled for designers such as Isaac Mizrahi and received high praise from producer Mark Ronson for her striking features and emotional presence. His acting credits include appearances in Hackers (1995) alongside Angelina Jolie, Raising Elena (2004) with Kate Hudson and the series Birds of preyamong other projects.
Jackson Brown expressed a mixture of pride and regret over Eden’s life. In 2021, he reflected on the difficulty of balancing creative work with parenting, but later described Eden as “a great father, a great son, an extraordinary man.”
Fans and the entertainment community have expressed shock and grief over the sudden loss of Eden Brown, remembering him as both a talented artist and a beloved family man.
Sources: Daum
