Several singers have tragically lost children to drowning. Some notable examples include:
- John Mayer: The singer-songwriter lost his younger brother, Carl, to drowning in 1993 when Carl was 13 years old. This devastating loss deeply impacted Mayer and is reflected in some of his music.
- LeAnn Rimes: The country music star lost her nephew, Colby, in 2014 after he drowned in a swimming pool. Rimes publicly mourned her nephew's passing and advocated for water safety awareness.
- John Travolta: The actor and his wife, Kelly Preston, lost their 16-year-old son, Jett, in 2009. Jett had a history of seizures and drowned in a bathtub while on vacation in the Bahamas.
These are just a few examples of singers who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child to drowning. It's a tragedy that affects many families, and it's important to remember the victims and their loved ones.