Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, has died. He was 48.
Blackstock’s family confirmed he had been battling cancer for more than three years.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a rep for the family said in a statement to Deadline. “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.”
News of Blackstock’s death comes hours after Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency to be with her family amid his illness.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she said in a statement.
“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,” added Clarkson. “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Blackstock had two children with Clarkson. He also had two children from a previous marriage and became a grandfather in 2022 after his eldest daughter gave birth to her son.
Reba McEntire, Blackstock’s former stepmother, was formerly married to his father, Narvel Blackstock.
Blackstock was credited as an executive producer on the first season of The Kelly Clarkson Show. He was also credited for the TV special, Blake Shelton Live: It’s All About Tonight.
(L-R) Seth Blackstock, Remington Alexander Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson, River Rose Blackstock, and Brandon Blackstock attend STX Films World Premiere of “UglyDolls” at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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