Kelly Clarkson‘s world has been turned upside down after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock tragically died at just 48 years old following a three-year battle with cancer.

The news was confirmed by a family representative who revealed the talent manager “passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family” after his brave fight against the disease.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a spokesperson said. “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 statement concluded.

The heartbreaking announcement comes just 24 hours after Kelly was forced to postpone her Las Vegas residency shows – with sources now revealing it was because of Brandon’s worsening condition.

“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,” she wrote in a statement, apologising to fans.

Brandon and Kelly married in 2013 after he worked as her talent manager, and welcomed two children together – River Rose, 11, and Remington Alexander, 9.

But their fairytale romance crumbled in 2020 when Kelly filed for divorce, leading to a custody battle that dragged on for two years.

Despite their split, sources say Kelly put their differences aside to support Brandon through his secret health battle for the sake of their children.

“Brandon’s kids were his world,” a family friend revealed. “Whatever happened between him and Kelly, he never stopped being an amazing dad.”

While Kelly has yet to publicly comment on Brandon’s death, insiders say she is “absolutely devastated” and focusing entirely on helping their children through this devastating loss.

Senior Content ProducerCharlotte KnokeSenior Content Producer

Charlotte Knoke is a Senior Content Producer working across Woman’s Day and TV WEEK at Are Media. She writes about all things entertainment and lifestyle and has a keen interest in pop culture, royals, fashion, books, travel and women’s sport. Charlotte graduated from the University of Technology Sydney in 2023 with a Bachelor of Communication where she majored in Public Communication and minored in Social and Political Sciences. She has also written for Now To Love and WHO Magazine, and previously worked at a wide variety of companies including Netball Australia, Booktopia, Sportsgirl and Women’s Sport Australia. In her current role, Charlotte particularly enjoys writing about the latest TV shows, celebrity news, fashion picks, must-read books, shopping content and news about both the British and international royal families.

 

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