Cause of death for Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock revealed
Blackstock's family previously said the 48-year-old talent manager died following a three-year cancer battle, without disclosing the type of cancer he had.
It has now been confirmed that Blackstock died from melanoma, a form of skin cancer, and the manner of his death was natural causes.
'He passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana, on August 7th under hospice care, surrounded by his family,' Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis said in a statement.
Blackstock's family shared the news of his passing hours after he died.
'It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. 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,' Blackstock's family said.
Clarkson and Blackstock, who divorced in March 2022, have two children together, daughter River Rose, who was born in 2014, and son Remington Alexander, born in 2016.
Blackstock is also survived by children Savannah Blackstock and Seth Blackstock, who he shared with another ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth.
Seth, 18, shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late father a day after he died.
'I lost my hero yesterday. Words can't describe how proud of you I am on raising me and your 3 other kids,' Seth said.
'You were a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly my best friend.
'You'll have to watch me grow up from a Birds Eye view now buts that's ok with me.
'There's no one else on this earth that I would want to be my dad because no one can be half the man you were to me. I'll see you everyday when the sun rises and falls.'
Seth went on to share memories of the outdoor activities, including hunting, he enjoyed with his dad.
'I can confidently say all the deer and elk took a sigh of relief when the best hunter I've ever known laid his rifle down for the last time.'
'I love you so much and can't wait to throw a line in the water with you again. Love you dad. Be good or good at it - love your son Seth.'
A day before Blackstock's death, Clarkson announced that she was postponing the rest of her Studio Session concerts in Las Vegas this month to support her family.
The American Idol star told fans on Instagram that she was prioritising the needs of her loved ones.
'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,' wrote the three-time Grammy winner.
Clarkson and Blackstock separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage and were embroiled in legal battles until May 2024 as they tried to resolve their complicated business entanglements.
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