• Brandon Blackstock died at 48 after a private three-year battle with cancer.
• His family confirmed he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
• TMZ reported he had melanoma but no official statement disclosed the exact type.
• Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency to be with their children.
• The ex-couple divorced in 2022 but remained co-parents until his death.

The entertainment industry is grieving the passing of Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of Kelly Clarkson and father to their two children. He died at the age of 48 following a private, three-year struggle with cancer.

The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his family, arriving shortly after Clarkson delayed her Las Vegas performances to focus on their children during his final moments. Although the public was unaware of his illness, those close to Blackstock were aware of his valiant battle, which concluded peacefully with family present.

Did Brandon Blackstock Die From Cancer?

Yes, Brandon Blackstock died from cancer after a three-year battle. His family confirmed his passing in a statement on August 7, 2025:

“With deep sorrow, we announce that Brandon Blackstock has died. Brandon bravely faced cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.”

Reports from TMZ later revealed that the talent manager had been privately fighting melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, since at least 2022.

Kelly Clarkson’s Emotional Response

Just one day before his death, Clarkson announced the postponement of her Las Vegas shows in an emotional Instagram post:

“Although I generally keep my personal life out of the public eye, this past year my children’s father has been ill, and at this moment, I need to be entirely there for them.”

The singer had previously paused her appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier in 2025, with sources confirming she was managing her work while caring for Blackstock during his health decline.

Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah announced her pregnancy just a month before he succumbed to melanoma https://t.co/IZ0wGunW1c pic.twitter.com/XLjDzXOLG6

— Page Six (@PageSix) August 8, 2025

A Complicated Legacy: Marriage, Divorce, and Co-Parenting

Blackstock and Clarkson married in 2013 but divorced in 2022 after a contentious split involving legal disputes over finances and custody. Despite their past conflicts, Clarkson prioritized their children River (11) and Remington (9), they maintained a co-parenting relationship with Blackstock until his final days.

Reba McEntire, his stepmother, once expressed support for both during their divorce:

“Brandon’s been my son forever it seems. Although he’s my stepson, I still love him like he’s my total—my blood.”

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Last Updated on August 8, 2025