Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, dead at 48
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has died at age 48 after a private battle with cancer.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a representative said in a statement to People Magazine. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."
Blackstock's family and representatives did not specify what type of cancer, but according to a report from TMZ, he was suffering from melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.
On Wednesday, Kelly Clarkson revealed Blackstock had been ill and she was postponing her Las Vegas residency to spend time with their children, River 11, and Remington, 9.
"While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them," she wrote in a statement, thanking fans for their "grace, kindness and understanding."
Brandon Blackstock was a talent manager but he was also known as Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and the former stepson of Reba McEntire.
In addition to his two children River 11, and Remington, 9 who he shares with Clarkson, Blackstock also had two children from a previous marriage, Savannah and Seth. He became a grandfather in 2022 when his eldest, Savannah, gave birth to a son, Lake.
Reba was married to Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015.
Narval Blackstock was initially Clarkson’s manager. The singer met her future husband at a rehearsal for the CMA’s back in 2006 when Brandon Blackstock was still married to ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.
Several years later after his split, Kelly and Brandon reconnected at the Super Bowl and were married in October 2013.
After their wedding, Blackstock – who was Blake Shelton’s manager – became Clarkson’s manager too.
Brandon Blackstock is survived by his sons Seth and Remington, daughters Savannah and River, grandson Lake, father Narvel Blackstock, and siblings Shelby, Shawna and Chassidy.
