Brandon Blackstock, Ex-Husband Kelly Clarkson, Dies at 48 in Montana

Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson and son of talent manager Narvel Blackstock, passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 48 after a private three-year battle with cancer. He had retreated to a quieter life on his Montana ranch, focusing on his health and spending significant time with his family in his final months. Blackstock managed notable artists including Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson and had a career rooted in the music industry, following in his father's footsteps. He is survived by four children: two with Clarkson, River Rose and Remington James, and two from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth, Savannah and Seth, with Savannah recently expecting her second child. Despite their divorce, Clarkson prioritized their children's time with Blackstock, traveling frequently to support their relationship. Reba McEntire, Blackstock's former stepmother, also expressed ongoing familial affection, viewing his children as her grandchildren.