Melissa Etheridge’s son, Beckett Cypher, died in May 2020 at age 21 from an opioid overdose.

What happened

  • Etheridge announced that Beckett had “struggled to overcome his addiction” and died after succumbing to it.
  • Later reporting said he had been battling opioid addiction for years, and Etheridge spoke publicly about the grief and helplessness she felt.
  • She has since shared more about his final weeks in interviews and her memoir, focusing on his addiction and her loss.

Quick context

Beckett was one of Etheridge’s children with Julie Cypher. The family has continued to speak about him in the context of addiction awareness and grief support.

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