Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and a well known leisure expertise supervisor, has handed away on the age of 48. He leaves behind a legacy as a father to their two younger youngsters, River and Remington, in addition to two grownup youngsters from a earlier marriage, Savannah and Seth. Blackstock was additionally a stepson to Reba McEntire, who was married to his father, Narvel Blackstock, for a few years.
A consultant for the household confirmed his passing, stating that Blackstock had been battling most cancers, particularly melanoma, for over three years. The household expressed their gratitude for the ideas and prayers they’ve obtained and requested for privateness throughout this tough time, saying: “It’s with nice disappointment that we share the information that Brandon Blackstock has handed away. Brandon bravely battled most cancers for greater than three years. He handed away peacefully and was surrounded by household. We thanks in your ideas and prayers and ask everybody to respect the household’s privateness throughout this very tough time.”
Simply days earlier than his passing, Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency to spend time with their youngsters, revealing that Blackstock had been sick. Though the 2 had a tumultuous divorce in 2020, which was finalized in 2022 after a prolonged custody battle, it is clear that Clarkson nonetheless cared deeply for him. A supply near the state of affairs shared that Clarkson had been taking good care of Blackstock whereas making an attempt to stability her work and private life, saying: “It’s been exhausting and so unhappy… Kelly has been working so arduous, in addition to taking care of Brandon. Regardless of their tough divorce, he’s nonetheless the person she liked and nonetheless her youngsters’ father.”
Clarkson and Blackstock’s relationship started in 2006 once they met at a rehearsal for the Academy of Nation Music Awards. They reconnected in 2012 and began relationship, ultimately getting married in 2013. Throughout their time collectively, Blackstock labored as Clarkson’s supervisor, and she or he praised his expertise in an interview with Marie Claire, saying: “I wouldn’t have employed Brandon to be my supervisor if I didn’t see first-hand how nice he’s at that and the way a lot he cares about Blake. And the way in which that [Blake’s] profession has blown up, I might have employed Brandon regardless. He’s actually gifted at what he does and his thoughts actually does work in a very completely different method.”
Regardless of their divorce, it is evident that Clarkson and Blackstock maintained a degree of respect and look after one another, notably when it got here to their youngsters. Blackstock’s youthful brother, Shelby Blackstock, shared a heartfelt submit in regards to the lack of his brother, calling it a “large loss” and expressing the depth of their bond. He wrote: “Phrases can not start to seize the large loss our household has endured. Yesterday, we misplaced a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable a part of our household—humorous, vivid, and vigorous—and he can be deeply missed. He taught me a lot, abandoning numerous cherished recollections that I’ll maintain onto ceaselessly. For each treasured second we shared, there are such a lot of extra we’ll by no means get to make collectively, however I do know you’ll nonetheless be there.”
The information of Blackstock’s passing is a poignant reminder of the significance of household and the lasting impression we’ve got on these round us. As his family members mourn his loss, it is clear that Brandon Blackstock can be deeply missed, and his reminiscence will proceed to be celebrated by those that knew him.
