Brandon Blackstock Dies Age 48 After Cancer Battle, Kelly Clarkson Focuses on Children

Brandon Blackstock, a music talent manager and ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7, 2025, after a private three-year battle with cancer. Despite their contentious divorce finalized in 2022, Clarkson and Blackstock maintained a co-parenting relationship for their two children, River and Remington. Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency shows to focus on supporting her children during Blackstock's illness and after his death. Prior to his passing, Clarkson worked to foster a positive relationship between her kids and their father, avoiding speaking poorly about him despite their difficult split. In interviews, Clarkson revealed her children held onto the hope that their parents might reconcile, and she sought professional help to support their emotional well-being through the divorce and its aftermath. The family expressed gratitude for privacy and support during this difficult time.