Nick Cave confirms death of his son, Jethro Lazenby

Nick Cave has confirmed the death of his son, former model/actor Jethro Lazenby.

A statement issued by the singer reads, “With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away. We would be grateful for family privacy at this time.”

Last month, Lazenby pleaded guilty to unlawful assault and breaching court orders, after admitting to attacking his mother, Beau at her home in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, on March 8. Lazenby was in custody awaiting sentencing from  Melbourne Magistrate’s Court.

In court, Lazenby’s lawyer Sean Ghattas said his client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and asked for him to be spared a prison sentence, but Magistrate Donna Bakos replied: “I’m not sure I agree with you.”

She noted “considerable criminal history” in Lazenby’s past, which included violent assaults on his girlfriend in 2018 which saw him jailed.

Bakos said she would consider Lazenby’s medical condition and previous criminal history before making a decision on sentencing.

Source: loudersound.com