Elon Musk’s first son, Nevada, tragically died at 10 weeks old in 2002 from sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). Musk has shared the emotional experience of holding Nevada when he passed.
Recently, Musk’s father, Errol, criticized Elon, claiming Nevada died in the care of a
nanny and that the couple relied too much on nannies. He also mentioned that after their
divorce, both parents had multiple nannies for their children. Elon’s ex-wife, Justine Wilson,
recalled Nevada’s death, explaining that he stopped breathing during a nap and was declared
brain-dead after being deprived of oxygen. She held him when he passed. Elon has had a strained
relationship with his father, previously accusing him of being violent during his childhood
