Nick Cave's son Jethro has died, the musician has confirmed.
The 30-year-old's death comes seven years after the death of the Australian singer's teenage son Arthur.
Jethro lived in Melbourne and it's been reported he had just been released from prison two days before he passed away, reports The Sun.
In a statement, Mr Cave said today: "With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away.
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"We would be grateful for family privacy at this time."
Cave's son Arthur was 15 when he died in a fall from a cliff near Brighton.
He had suffered a fatal brain injury.
The star is best known for his work with legendary group Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Jethro, who worked as a model, was born to Beau Lazenby and Mr Cave in 1991.
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