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Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has died, his family and rep confirmed. He was 48. Blackstock had reportedly been battling melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, and, according to TMZ, spent his final days in hospice care. His death comes just weeks after Kelly faced backlash for abruptly cancelling her Las Vegas residency, citing “personal reasons” at the time without revealing the real cause.
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“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” his management company posted late at night on Instagram. Alongside a photo, they wrote, “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully, 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.” Earlier, Clarkson, without revealing details, had said she cancelled her residency because the father of her children was “ill” and she needed to focus on her family. “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,” Clarkson wrote on Instagram Wednesday night. “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows, and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that begins in melanocytes. These are the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour. It can also develop in the eyes and often starts on skin damagecd by too much sun exposure. While the exact cause isn’t fully known, ultraviolet (UV) light is a major reason behind. The risk increases for people over 40.
Kelly and Brandon married in 2013, back when he was her talent manager and his father, Narvel Blackstock, ran the company that also managed her. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, and after a long, messy court battle, it was finalised in 2022. The marriage had already been on shaky ground, something the singer had hinted at before, but she still kept a united front for the family. After his death, a source told Page Six, “When she found out he was sick, she stayed protective of him for the kids’ sake. Kelly has always kept it classy. Earlier this year, it became clear Brandon wasn’t doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.” Kelly was granted primary custody, but was still ordered to pay $115,000 a month in spousal support until January 2024, along with a hefty one-time settlement.
Brandon Blackstock’s family business managed big country stars like Blake Shelton and Carly Pearce. Narvel was married to Reba McEntire for 26 years. Kelly Clarkson first met Blackstock back in 2006 at the Academy of Country Music Awards. They met again in 2012 at the Super Bowl, where Kelly sang the national anthem. A year later, they got married. Though their marriage faced a lot of ups and downs, Blackstock’s illness was kept so private that most people even some who worked with Kelly, didn’t know what was going on
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