Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of pop icon Kelly Clarkson and a renowned talent manager, has passed away at the age of 48 following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. A family representative confirmed the heartbreaking news.
In a statement shared with the media, the family expressed their sorrow: “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Brandon Blackstock. After bravely fighting cancer for over three years, he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate all the prayers and support during this difficult time and kindly ask for privacy to honor our family’s grieving process.”
As a result of Blackstock’s illness, Kelly Clarkson made the difficult decision to pause her Las Vegas residency, canceling her remaining August studio session dates. The pop star, who has kept her personal life largely private, shared on social media that her children’s father had been battling serious health issues, which led her to put family first during this challenging time.
“I’ve kept my private life just that… private,” Clarkson wrote. “But this past year, my children’s father has been sick, and now I need to focus on them and be fully present.”
