Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies at 48

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Tasleem Gierdien

8 August 2025 | 6:00

Blackstock, Clarkson’s former manager and husband, passed away on Thursday.

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock (48), Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, has passed away from cancer, his family announced on Thursday, 7 August. 

“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," said a representative for the Blackstock family. 

Blackstock was a father to four children, including Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage to Melissa Ashworth, and two younger children with Clarkson, River and Remington. In 2022, he became a grandfather when Savannah had a son named Lake.

Brandon was the son of music manager Narvel Blackstock and the former stepson of country music icon Reba McEntire.

Blackstock spent much of his professional life behind the scenes in the music industry, managing artists and working in various facets of talent representation.⁠

Before Blackstock passed away, Clarkson announced in an Instagram post that she is cancelling her Las Vegas residency to be there for her kids while he battled with his health.

The industry mourns the loss, and tributes continue to pour in for Blackstock.

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