Melissa Etheridge's son dies at 21

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Beckett Cypher, Melissa Etheridge’s 21-year-old son, has died.

Beckett Cypher was one of two children Etheridge had with former partner Julie Cypher, conceived with sperm from Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby.

he death was initially announced Wednesday afternoon on the singer’s Twitter account.

The tweet said the daily Facebook Live concert Etheridge has been giving during the coronavirus outbreak would be canceled.

"We're sad to inform you that Melissa's son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today," the tweet read.

Her representatives did not return a request for comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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