Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies at age 48
Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of TV producer, talent manager, Kelly Clarkson, passed away at the age of 48.
Talent manager and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock of Kelly Clarkson, and son-in-law of Levamentea, died at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer.
The Blackstock family confirmed their deaths in a statement to USA Today on Thursday, August 7th.
“It’s extremely sad to be sharing the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” the statement read.
The news comes a day after 43-year-old Clarkson announced on social media that the August date of her Las Vegas residency will be postponed while her family tendencies are in the way.
USA Today reached out to Clarkson representatives for comment.
Brandon Blackstock’s Cancer Battle
Blackstock “He fought cancer bravely for over three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by his family,” the family statement said.
The statement continued: “We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the privacy of our families during this extremely difficult time.”
Blackstock was the longtime manager of the first-ever “American Idol” winner. Blackstock and Clarkson tied the knot on October 20 at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, and the genre-bending pop star later tweeted about their wedding.
Country superstar Leba was married to Blackstock’s father, Narbell Blackstock for 26 years. In addition to Clarkson, he helped manage his clients alongside his father, including genre superstars Blake Shelton and Carly Pierce.
When did Kelly Clarkson get divorced?
The couple got married in 2013 and their divorce was completed in March 2022. Details of the divorce were repeatedly headed until it was resolved. Clarkson was awarded primary custody of the child in November 2020.
Clarkson and Blackstock share daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remy Alexander.
Since his divorce took over the tabloid five years ago, Blackstock has retreated to Boseman, Montana, to establish the Valley Bureau de Rodeo.
In 2023, Clarkson spoke to her divorce from Blackstock in an interview with USA Today and her “anger” stemming from their split.
“I was very angry. I know a lot of people have experienced sadness and great tragedy like divorce. Unfortunately, I know that it’s common,” Clarkson said. “But when you are going through it, there is nothing common.
“It’s very foreign and scary. A lot of time was said to be stupid and stupid (things), and you just can’t believe it. I was angry and really hurt,” she added.
Blackstock’s death announced on Wednesday, August 6th that Clarkson will leave his Vegas residence amid his illness.
“I usually keep my personal life a secret, but for the past year, my child’s father has been ill and at this moment I need to be fully present for them,” she wrote of Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions shows at the Colosseum at Caesar Palace.
Clarkson apologized to the ticket-type person, adding, “I appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
In the spring, the “u left” singer was also intermittently missing from “The Kerry Clarkson Show,” but she did not elaborate on her absence.
Contributed by Melissa Rugierri
