Brandon Blackstock Dies Days After Learning He Would Become a Grandfather Again originally appeared on Parade.
Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and the ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, was preparing to celebrate becoming a grandfather for the second time before his untimely death at age 48.
His daughter, Savannah Blackstock, revealed her second pregnancy in July 2025, just weeks before her father’s death, adding a poignant note to the family’s grief.
According to a family statement, Blackstock died on August 7, 2025, following a private three-year battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.
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Savannah, Blackstock’s daughter from his first marriage, had previously announced her first pregnancy in September 2021, welcoming son Lake in January 2022.
Clarkson and Blackstock were married from 2013 to 2020, though their divorce was finalized in 2022, and share two children: daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remington Alexander, 9. Blackstock also had a son, Seth, from his previous marriage.
In a show of support amid the difficult circumstances, Clarkson announced on August 6, 2025, that she was postponing the remaining dates of her Las Vegas residency to be with their children while Blackstock was ill.
While the days ahead will undoubtedly be marked by mourning, the announcement of Savannah’s pregnancy offers a touching moment of continuity for the Blackstock family. As they navigate this loss together, their growing family stands as a quiet reminder of the love, resilience, and legacy Brandon Blackstock leaves behind.
Brandon Blackstock Dies Days After Learning He Would Become a Grandfather Again first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
