Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 After Melanoma Battle

Brandon Blackstock, a Nashville talent manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48 after a private three-year battle with melanoma. His family, including half-brother Shelby Blackstock and daughter Savannah, shared tributes and photos mourning his loss. Blackstock is survived by four children, including two with Clarkson, and a grandchild with another on the way. Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency to support their children but will return with her talk show for a seventh season in the fall. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time and expressed gratitude for public support. Blackstock’s death has prompted widespread condolences and reflections on his role as a family member and father.