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We now have an replace on the unlucky passing of Brandon Blackstock.
As beforehand reported, the enterprise supervisor — who was finest identified all through Hollywood and the leisure trade as Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband — handed away final week on the age of 48.
Clarkson is but to subject a public touch upon this tragedy.
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In response to Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis, in the meantime, Blackstock’s explanation for demise was melanoma, a type of pores and skin most cancers — and the way of his demise was pure causes.
“Brandon Blackstock passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana on August 7th under hospice care surrounded by his family,” Hollis stated in a press release on August 11.
Blackstock shared kids River Rose, 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 9, with the unique American Idol winner on the time of his passing.
Brandon Blackstock (L) and honoree Kelly Clarkson attend BillboardÂs Girls in Music 2017 offered in partnership with FIJI Water on November 30, 2017. (Picture Credit score: Rachel Murray/Getty Pictures for FIJI Water)
In the future prior, Clarkson alerted followers to Blackstock’s sickness for the primary time when she positioned her Las Vegas residency on pause, though she didn’t reveal the character of his situation on the time.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she introduced through Instagram on August 6.
“Whereas I usually hold my private life non-public, this previous yr, my kids’s father has been sick and at this second, I should be totally current for them.
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend the twenty fifth Annual Critics’ Alternative Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020. (Picture Credit score: Frazer Harrison/Getty Pictures)
Clarkson and Blackstock acquired married in October 2013.
Throughout their marriage, Blackstock labored because the singer’s supervisor… however Clarkson finally filed for divorce in June 2020 after almost seven years as husband and spouse.
The pair finalized the proceedings in March 2022 following a messy authorized battle that concerned Kelly accusing her partner of stealing cash from her as a result of he had not earned the correct license to function her supervisor.
Previous to his relationship with Clarkson, Blackstock was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012. The exes shared daughter Savannah, 23; and son Seth, 18.
Kelly Clarkson performs through the 2024 Rockefeller Middle Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2024 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Michael Loccisano/Getty Pictures)
“When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,” a supply instructed Folks Journal this week.
“Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.”
Continued this insider:
“The divorce was incredibly difficult for her — messy, painful and something she felt terrible about. But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”
