Talent manager Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has passed away at the age of 48. The news was confirmed by his representative in a statement to NBC News on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Here are the key details from the report:
- Cause of Death: Blackstock’s representative confirmed that he passed away following a long battle with cancer, which lasted for more than three years.
- Official Statement: The statement noted that “He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.” It also included a request for everyone to “respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
- Connection to Show Postponement: This news provides the full context for Kelly Clarkson’s announcement just one day prior. On August 6th, she postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas shows, stating that her “children’s father has been ill” and that she needed to be “fully present for them.”
- Family: Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson were married for nearly 10 years and share two children: 11-year-old daughter River Rose and 9-year-old son Remington “Remy” Alexander.
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