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David Crosby was proud to fathering Melissa Etheridge’s kids

David Crosby

The late David Crosby, who died Thursday at the age of 81. Made headlines not only for his music. But for his role in biologically fathering fellow musician Melissa Etheridge’s elder two children. David Crosby, Stills & Nash singer provided sperm for Etheridge and her then-partner Julie Cypher’s children — Bailey, 25, and Beckett, who … Read more

Melissa Etheridge pays tribute to David Crosby

Melissa Etheridge

David Crosby, who passed away, will always have Melissa Etheridge’s gratitude. David had helped Melissa Etheridge by donating his sperm. The 61-year-old star has paid a touching tribute to the “true treasure.” The sperm donor who helped his friend and her then-partner Julie Cypher in having their children Bailey, now 25, and Beckett, who lost … Read more

Steven Stills and Graham Nash pays tribute to David Crosby

David Crosby

David Crosby’s passing has been honoured by Steven Stills and Graham Nash. The two artists have reminisced on their long friendship and his “incredibly legacy.” Graham shared a photo of his and David’s guitar cases. In 1968, the trio split up to form the iconic supergroup Crosby, Stills and Nash, which went on to include … Read more

David Crosby passes away after long battle with an unknown illness

David Crosby

David Crosby passes away after a long battle with an unknown illness. The devastating news was revealed by the singer’s wife Jan Dance. He co-founded Crosby, Stills & Nash with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. David Crosby, a rock superstar, passed away after a “long” disease struggle. He was 81. The devastating news was revealed … Read more

Melissa Etheridge speaks out about David Crosby’s death

Melissa Etheridge
  • David Crosby was the sperm donor who helped Melissa Etheridge conceive.
  • He provided sperm for Etheridge and her then-partner Julie Cypher’s children.
  • His legacy will inspire “many generations to come,” Etheridge said.

On Thursday, Melissa Etheridge expressed her sorrow over the passing of David Crosby. The 81-year-old provided the sperm that allowed Etheridge to become pregnant.

“I am grieving the loss of my friend, and Bailey’s and Beckett’s biological father, David,” Etheridge wrote.
“He gave me the gift of family. I will forever be grateful to him, [son] Django, and [wife} Jan. His music and legacy will inspire many generations to come. A true treasure.”

The Crosby, Stills & Nash singer donated sperm for Bailey, 25, and Beckett, who passed away from opiate addiction in 2020, the children of Etheridge and her former companion Julie Cypher.

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