Kelly Clarkson’s ex -husband, Brandon BlackstockHe died on Thursday, August 7. He was 48 years old.
“It is very sad that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has died. Brandon fought cancer for more than three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family,” a family representative said in a statement to a statement. Use weekly. “We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time.”
The day before, while explaining his decision to stop his residence from Las Vegas, Clarkson revealed Blackstock suffered a diseaseAlthough at that time it did not specify the exact condition.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the rest of the dates of August’s study session in Las Vegas,” he said in a shared statement on Instagram on Wednesday, August 6. “Although I usually keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this point I need to be completely present for them. Sorry for all who bought tickets in the programs and I appreciate the grace, their kindness and understanding.
Before his relationship with Clarkson, Blackstock was married Melissa Ashworth From 2001 to 2012. The couple welcomed daughter Savannah in June 2002 and son Seth in November 2006.
Clarkson and Brandon, whose father was his former manager Narvel Blackstock – He started out in February 2012 and tied the knot a year later in October 2013. The couple welcomed daughter River in June 2014 and son Remington in April 2016. During his marriage, Brandon served as Clarkson’s manager.
In June 2020, Clarkson presented himself to divorce in Brandon after almost seven years of marriage. Exes ended the procedures in March 2022 and Clarkson received the primary custody of his two children. (Twosome had a messy battle in court about property and finance.)
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson.
Mike Coppola/FilmmagicIn January 2024, Clarkson reflected on his divorce from Brandon, revealing that his marriage was not his idea.
“I I never wanted to marry —S The first time, ”he said People. “(Brandon) had children, religious background and it was important, I think, for him. But I have never been that person.”
Kelly Clarkson and the private romance of his ex-Marit Brandon Blackstock captivated fans for years until their division in 2020. The American student Idol and the talented manager began to leave in 2011 and things moved quite quickly from then on. The couple announced their commitment in December 2012 and tied the knot less than a year later. Clarkson (…)
Clarkson explained that his hesitation was derived from what he had seen his loved ones treated, adding: “Because I went through a couple of divorces in my family, I don’t like to put any weight there.”
In March, Clarkson shared a rare vision of his dynamic Coparenting with Brandon during an appearance Kylie Kelce’s The podcast “No Gonna Lie”.
Discussing the children’s double standards for their parents, he confessed sarcastically: “There are many things that I keep … Because copping is fun.”
Blackstock is survived by River and Remington and their two older childrenSavannah and Seth.
