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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Blackstock lived with Kelly Clarkson's former assistant in Montana mansion before his death
Brandon Blackstock and his girlfriend, Brittney Marie Jones, lived together in his mansion in Montana before his death, public records obtained by Page Six show. The music executive purchased the scenic property in Butte, Montana, in 2022, and the public records list it as Jones' residence as early as April 2024. However, it is unclear when exactly Blackstock's other half moved in with him and Page Six is unable to independently corroborate the date. Reps could not be reached for comment. An off-market real estate listing for the nearly $1.7 million estate shows the 4,800-square foot, single-family house boasts four large bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a chef's kitchen with a wine refrigerator, a barn with a loft and tack room, a greenhouse and a three-car garage. An insider has said that Blackstock spent his final days there because 'that's how he liked it.' 'Brandon lived a pretty quiet life in Montana,' the source told Us Weekly earlier this week. 'Even though he worked in entertainment in the past, that was not his personality.' The insider shared the agent favored the Montana house because it allowed him to go 'under the radar.' Blackstock kept details about his personal life very private. However, an obituary released this week revealed he had been in a 'loving' relationship with Jones following his split from ex-wife Kelly Clarkson. 'Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana,' the tribute said. Jones' father, Larry Jones, then shared via Facebook that Blackstock had been his daughter's 'soulmate.' Brittney, like Blackstock, had been married before, though. Social media posts show she tied the knot with a musician in September 2021, but it's unclear when they split. Blackstock, for his part, separated from Clarkson in June 2020 and their divorce was finalized in 2022. The television producer knew Brittney, 35, while he was going through his marital issues, as she states on her LinkedIn that she worked for Blackstock as an executive assistant from 2018 to 2022. She also managed the day to day schedules for Clarkson, now 43, during that time. It's unknown, though, whether Blackstock and Brittney crossed any professional lines or if their relationship did not turn romantic until they were both single. Last week, a rep for the Blackstock family confirmed the father of four had sadly died at age 48. 'Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years,' the spokesperson said on Aug. 7. '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 official cause of death has been confirmed as melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Shock detail in the death of Kelly Clarkson's ex husband revealed
Brandon Blackstock's shocking death certificate has revealed a secret health issue that 'significantly' contributed to his death at 48. The ex-husband of music powerhouse, Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7th following a three-year battle with melanoma cancer. On Thursday, Brandon's death certificate was released and provided more insight into the former music manager's final days. According to the certificate, first obtained by People, Brandon passed away at 11:13am at his home in Butte, Montana, on August 7th at the age of 48. The document listed his cause of death as malignant melanoma, which is an aggressive form of skin cancer. The manner of death has been listed as natural causes. According to the death certificate, seizures were listed as 'significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause.' The document also stated that no autopsy was performed, and Brandon was cremated. Brandon's cancer battle was not publicly known, although fans suspected something may have been happening with Kelly's family behind the scenes following a series of unexplained absences this year from her talk show. The Grammy-winner made an abrupt departure from The Kelly Clarkson Show several times during 2025 and did not offer a reason to her audience for the break. Many fans speculated Kelly, 43, was dealing with some kind of family hardship - but it was never publicly confirmed. Then, on August 6th, Kelly talked about Brandon's illness for the first time publicly in an Instagram post that announced she had to abruptly cancel the remainder of her Las Vegas residency shows for the month of August. She wrote: 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas. '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.' The following morning, on August 7th, Brandon's former company, Starstruck Entertainment, announced that he had passed away at the age of 48. '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,' the company where Brandon served as a music manager for years stated. This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished here with permission.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Blackstock's death certificate says seizures played significant role
More details of the death of Brandon Blackstock, the talent manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson, have come to light ahead of his Aug. 17 memorial service. A death certificate, officially filed Thursday in Butte, Montana, confirmed the 48-year-old died of natural causes related to malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. But the father of four, who battled cancer for three years, also suffered from seizures. They were listed as 'significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause,' according to the documents obtained by TMZ and People. Blackstock died on Aug. 7 at his home in Butte while under hospice care, according to the Silver Bow County coroner, who initially confirmed the details of his cancer to People. Though Blackstock was known for overseeing the careers of Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and at one time Clarkson, his death certificate listed his occupation as a producer in the rodeo industry. The documents also confirmed that an autopsy was not performed and that Blackstock was cremated. An online obituary for Blackstock made no mention of Clarkson, but did name her former production assistant Brittney Marie Jones — referring to her his 'beautiful and loving partner in life and business.' According to Us Weekly, an insider revealed that Jones 'moved to Montana' and helped Blackstock build his Valley View Rodeo in 2023. Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013. The couple later welcomed two children — daughter River, now 11, and son Remington, 9 — before the 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' singer filed for divorce in 2020. Following a messy legal battle, the pair finalized their divorce in March 2022. Prior to his relationship with the Grammy and Daytime Emmy winner, Blackstock was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012, with whom he shared 23-year-old daughter Savannah and 18-year-old son Seth. He was expecting his third grandchild before his death.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Death certificate for Kelly Clarkson's ex Brandon Blackstock lists seizures as contributing factor: report
New details into the death of Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, emerged Thursday. Blackstock reportedly suffered from seizures, which were listed as "significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause," according to People magazine, citing Blackstock's death certificate. Blackstock died Aug. 7 after a "brave and courageous" three-year battle with cancer, a family rep told Fox News Digital at the time. He was 48. Blackstock was listed as a rodeo producer in the rodeo industry, the outlet reported. An autopsy was not performed, and Blackstock was reportedly cremated. "Brandon Blackstock 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 told Fox News Digital. Blackstock's cause of death was melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The manner of death was natural causes. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kelly Clarkson's ex Brandon Blackstock suffered seizures before passing
Brandon Blackstock's death was not an easy one. According to his death certificate, the ex-husband of talk show host Kelly Clarkson suffered from multiple seizures before his passing. The former stepson of Reba McEntire had been fighting skin cancer - malignant melanoma - for three years. He died last week at his home in Butte, Montana at the age of 48. People obtained the death certificate from the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder's office on Thursday. His death is marked as from 'natural causes.' The rodeo producer reportedly had 'significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause.' No autopsy was performed on Blackstock and he was cremated, according to the death certificate. Brandon was married to the Clarkson from 2013 to 2022; during their marriage, they welcomed two children together, daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remy, nine. The late music manager was also father to daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth, 18, both of whom he shared with his first wife Melissa Ashforth. Blackstock also became a grandpa in January 2022 when his daughter Savannah welcomed her first child, a son named Lake Lee, with her husband Quentin Lee . Just one month before Brandon's death, his daughter Savannah had announced that she was expecting a second child, a baby girl, with her husband. Meanwhile, the father of Clarkson 's former assistant Brittney Marie Jones, who was dating her ex-husband Blackstock before his death, claims they were 'soulmates.' Jones' dad broke his silence on the matter in a Facebook post that has since been made private. 'Yesterday we lost a good man, Brandon Blackstock, my daughter's soulmate, and I considered him my son,' he wrote on a now private post, seen by Page Six . 'My sincere condolences to Brittney Jones and family. We're sure going to miss your funny humor. R.I.P hoss!' Blackstock's online obituary , released on Tuesday, revealed that he had been in a relationship with Jones and was quietly building a new life with her in Montana , previously unknown to many fans. 'After more than 20 years in the music business, Brandon found his way back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live,' the obituary read. 'He found a homestead and a love in Butte, Montana.' It went on: 'Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.' In a bombshell revelation, a December 2024 report on Blackstock and Jones' rodeo business listed Jones as Clarkson's 'former assistant.' A prior LinkedIn profile for Jones highlighted in the report reveals she served as an executive assistant to Brandon Blackstock as well as an assistant to Kelly Clarkson while Blackstock managed the singer. 'I successfully assistant managed day to day for artist, Kelly Clarkson under manager, Brandon Blackstock in Los Angeles for music and television,' the profile read, according to The Sun . 'After a change in management for Ms. Clarkson, I transitioned to Executive Assistant for Mr. Blackstock's cattle operation in Montana, where I currently run the office and handle administration work. 'I also currently fulfill personal assistant duties for Mr. Blackstock.' Jones' LinkedIn also identifies her as the Executive Assistant of V Bar V Cattle Co. LLC — formerly Vintage Valley Ranch — one of Blackstock's companies, further tying her to his post-divorce life in Montana. A representative for the family confirmed Blackstock's death in a statement on Thursday, August 7, which read: '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.' In a statement shared online on Wednesday, August 6, Clarkson revealed a health-related issue with Blackstock forced her to postpone her Las Vegas residency. 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' she wrote. '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.
