Musician Kelly Clarkson's husband, Brandon Blackstock, passes away at age 48 following a battle with cancer. The unfortunate event occurs shortly after Clarkson delays her Las Vegas shows to be with her family during this difficult time.
Brandon Blackstock, Ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, Passes Away at 48
Brandon Blackstock, the former talent manager and ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has passed away at the age of 48. According to a statement released by a representative for his family, Blackstock died peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana, surrounded by his loved ones.
The news of Blackstock's death was announced less than a day after Clarkson postponed her shows in Las Vegas, citing a private matter. The exact nature of Blackstock's illness was not specified before his death, but it was reported that he had been battling cancer for over three years.
Blackstock was a talent manager for his father's firm, Starstruck Entertainment, and managed artists like Blake Shelton and Carly Pearce. He also served as an executive producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show from 2019 to 2020.
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson met in 2006 but did not start dating until early 2012. They tied the knot in October of 2013 and had two children together, River and Remington, born in 2014 and 2016, respectively. The couple finalized their divorce two years later in 2022, after being married for seven years.
Blackstock also had two kids with his ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth, before 2012. His eldest daughter also has a son of her own. Reba McEntire, who was married to Blackstock's father, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015, is Brandon Blackstock's former stepmother.
As of the time of this writing, Kelly Clarkson has not publicly commented on her ex-husband's passing. Deadline reported a statement regarding Blackstock's death, but Clarkson has not released any personal statement.
Deadline and the Silver Bow County Coroner confirmed that Blackstock's cause of death was melanoma, a form of skin cancer, and the manner of death was natural causes.
Our thoughts are with Brandon Blackstock's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
[1] Deadline: Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband and Manager, Dead at 48 [2] Silver Bow County Coroner: Brandon Blackstock Death Certificate
During this difficult period, Kelly Clarkson's daily blend of entertainment may incline towards reflecting on her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away from melanoma, a form of skin cancer, at the age of 48. As celebrities often share personal stories on their platforms to connect with fans, Kelly might choose to honor Brandon's memory by sharing insights into their time together, potentially offering a deeper understanding of their life as a family.
