Singer Justin Townes Earle, Son of Musician Steve Earle, Dead at 38

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Singer Justin Townes Earle, Son of Musician Steve Earle, Dead at 38

"It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin," Earle's family confirmed in a statement on Instagram and Facebook.

"So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys. You will be missed dearly Justin ," the family said.

The statement concluded with a lyric from Earle's 2014 song "Looking for a Place to Land" from his Absent Fathers record: "I've crossed oceans/ Fought freezing rain and blowing sand/ I've crossed lines and roads and wondering rivers/ Just looking for a place to land."

Earle's cause of death was not made known in the statement.

Earle and his wife Jenn Marie shared a daughter Etta St. James, who was born in July 2017.

 

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Singer Justin Townes Earle Cause of Death Revealed as 'Likely' Drug Overdose, According to Police

Justin Townes Earle's probable cause of death has been revealed.

Metro Nashville Police Department revealed Tuesday that the 38-year-old's death is "likely related to a drug overdose," PEOPLE confirmed.

"His friend had called police after no one had heard from him since Thursday," MNPD's Don Aaron told PEOPLE via email. Officers initially responded to his Acklen Park Drive apartment on a welfare check on Sunday after 5 p.m. following his friend's call.

"We believe he had been deceased for at least 24 hours," Aaron said.

Nashville Fire Department arrived at the scene first and forced their way into the apartment, where Earle was found dead. An autopsy and toxicology report is still pending, but there were no signs of struggle or foul play, officials confirmed.

 

[scandinavian girl]

I am a huge fan of Steve and have been for years, this breaks my heart for him and the rest of the family.

RIP Little rockn roller