Brandon Blackstock death at 48 confirmed after cancer battle, Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas shows
Kelly Clarkson
ex-husband, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 48. His family confirmed the
Brandon Blackstock death
in a public statement issued Thursday, August 7.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read. "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."
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Kelly Clarkson puts family first, pauses Vegas residency amid ex's health battle
News of his passing followed Kelly Clarkson's announcement that she was postponing the remaining August dates of her
Las Vegas residency
due to his illness. 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' Clarkson said on Instagram. '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.'
Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013 and had two children together: River Rose, 11, and Remy Alexander, 9. Blackstock also had two children from a previous marriage. His father, Narvel Blackstock, previously served as Clarkson's manager.
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The couple finalized their divorce in 2022 after Clarkson filed in 2020. The process included disputes over property ownership, notably involving a Montana ranch. According to People, Clarkson was awarded ownership after a legal battle despite Blackstock residing there during the proceedings.
In March, Clarkson briefly stepped away from her daytime talk show without offering specifics. At the time, she cited 'personal reasons,' which later reports linked to Blackstock's health. NewsNation reported she had taken their children to visit him.
The rescheduled dates for Clarkson's Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, originally planned for August 8–9 and 15–16, have been moved. Her next run at the venue is scheduled for November.
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