Brandon Blackstock, Ex of Clarkson, Dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, a music industry talent manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48 after a private three-year battle with cancer. Blackstock was the son of Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of country star Reba McEntire. He shared two children with Clarkson and two with his previous wife, Melissa Ashworth. Both Brandon and his father managed Clarkson's career at different points, highlighting their close professional and personal ties. Narvel Blackstock co-founded Starstruck Entertainment and managed stars such as Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. The family has requested privacy as they mourn his passing.