Earl Cave Opens Up About His Twin's Heartbreaking Death and Finding Faith (Yikes)

Can we take a moment to feel for a certain music legacy's son? Earl Cave, who just turned 26, is bravely diving into the deep end of trauma as he reflects on the tragic loss of his twin brother Arthur, who allegedly took a fatal plunge off a cliff after experimenting with LSD. Yikes. In an interview with the Sunday Times, he revealed how this devastating event has nudged him toward Christianity, of all things. I mean, who wouldn’t want to find a little comfort in the idea of an afterlife?

Earl said, “I like the idea that this isn’t it,” which honestly feels like he’s desperately seeking a glimmer of light in a very dark tunnel. He added, “It’s comforting. Life doesn’t feel like an endless vacuum of nothing.” And really, who wouldn’t crave that kind of solace after facing such heavy trauma? It's like he's making church attendance his new Sunday ritual—who knew faith could be the latest thing?

And let’s not forget about his iconic dad, who’s no stranger to heartache either. The pain weaves through his music, especially in Skeleton Tree, which feels like a cathartic scream into the void. Meanwhile, Earl’s mom is navigating her grief in a unique way by launching Susie Cave Weddings & Funerals—because when life gives you lemons, why not throw a party, right?

At the end of the day, this family is trying to find their way through a complicated mix of love and loss. Sending love as they navigate this rocky path toward healing.

—Mimi