Nikki Sixx lived a life full of ups and downs. Many know his struggles with addiction and his journey to sobriety, but few are aware of the personal tragedy that struck his family. His daughter, Frankie Sixx, had a heartbreaking loss when she was just 15. She gave birth to her son Jesse on November 30, 2016, but he passed away just hours later.
The Loss of Jesse Evan Easterson
Frankie Sixx and her partner, Easton Easterson, welcomed their son into the world in 2016. However, Jesse’s life was tragically short. It seemed like a normal birth, but his heart wasn’t strong enough, and he passed away within hours.
Both parents were only 15 at the time. Losing a child at any age is devastating, but experiencing such a loss as teenagers made it even harder for them. Frankie shared her grief publicly over the years, and remembered Jesse every year on his birthday.
Frankie Sixx’s Public Tributes to Her Son
Frankie uses social media to express her feelings about Jesse’s passing, and honor his memory. She writes an emotional letter on his birthday every year, and described how she still feels connected to him.
In her tribute on November 30, 2022, she wrote, “Happy 6th birthday, my beautiful boy. Thank you for choosing me to be your mom and showing me true love. I see you in every tiny moment of every day. I see you in new sprouts and the bugs and the sky. I see you in conversations with strangers. I see you whenever I look at your dad or in the mirror. I would give anything to lay with you today. I promise to bring you home to me really soon.”
She also talks about how she sees Jesse in small moments throughout her daily life, whether it’s in nature or in people she meets. She hopes to bring awareness to the pain of losing a child through her posts and help others who have gone through similar experiences.
Who Was Jesse Evan Easterson?
Jesse’s full name was Jesse Evan Easterson: he took his father’s last name instead of Sixx. His father, Easton Easterson, was born on June 5, 2000, in Canyon County, California. He plays as a forward for for the El Paso Rhinos. Like Frankie, he was also just 15 when they lost their son.
The couple supported each other through their grief, and as of 2025, they are reportedly still together. They are not married or engaged yet, and they have not had any other children since Jesse’s passing.
Does Nikki Sixx Have Other Grandchildren?
As of today, Nikki Sixx does not have any living grandchildren. He has five children, and his eldest is 32-year-old Gunner Nicholas Sixx, followed by Storm Brieann Sixx (29), Decker Nilsson Sixx (27), and Ruby Sixx (4).
