Melissa Etheridge Says She Will Take No ‘Guilt’ In Late Son’s Drug Overdose

Melissa Etheridge recently reflected on the death of her son, Beckett.

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Beckett died in May 2020 from an overdose.

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The 21-year-old was addicted to Opioid and other narcotics for years.

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In an interview with Page Six, Etheridge shared that she has moved on with her life.

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She also stated that she feels no guilt or shame over her son’s death.

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The singer said her son wouldn’t want her to run her life because of his choices.

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Back in 2020, Etheridge mourned his death in an emotional Instagram post.

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She wrote at the time, “My son Beckett, who was just 21, struggled to overcome his addiction and finally succumbed to it.

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Etheridge recently premiered her latest off-Broadway project - “My Window - A Journey Through Life.”

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