Cliff Notes – Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies from secret cancer diagnosis aged 48
- Brandon Blackstock, aged 48, passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, confirmed by a representative.
- Kelly Clarkson announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency shortly before his death, citing the need to support their children during this difficult time.
- Blackstock, who was married to Clarkson from 2013 to 2022, leaves behind four children, including two with Clarkson.
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies from secret cancer diagnosis aged 48
Brandon Blackstock has died after a private cancer diagnosis (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
It has been announced that Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has died at the age of 48.
‘It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,’ a representative confirmed to People.
‘Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was 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.’
The news comes the day afterClarkson announced she would be cancelling her Las Vegas residency after confirming he was suffering from a private illness.
‘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.
‘I appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.’
The couple was married for the best part of a decade (Picture: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
The couple with their children and step-children Savannah Blackstock, Seth BlackstockRiver Rose Blackstock, and Remington Alexander Blackstock (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Clarkson shares two children – daughter River Rose and son Remington Alexander – with ex Brandon Blackstock.
The pair married in 2013 and separated in 2020, with their divorce finalised in 2022 after a protracted legal battle.
Blackstock once served as Clarkson’s manager, and their divorce was complex.
In March 2023, she was awarded $2.6million in a dispute over improper commissions paid to Blackstock, after a California ruling found that he had secured deals that should have gone through her licensed talent agents at CAA.
Though both parties reached a confidential settlement in May 2024, the saga had dragged on for years.
Blackstock leaves behind four children (Picture: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
The American Idol champion, 43, announced in February that she would be taking up a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, following in the footsteps of Celine Dion, Adele, Madonna, and Sir Elton John.
The postponed shows were scheduled for August 8-9 and 15-16.
Clarkson’s residency is expected to resume in November, with performances set for the 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th.
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