How Did Brandon Blackstock Die? What We Know About Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband’s Cause of Death originally appeared on Parade.
Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager who was previously married to singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson, died at age 48, his family announced on Thursday, Aug. 7.
In a statement shared with Parade, the Blackstock family said, “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.”
Here is what we know about Brandon Blackstock’s cause of death.
What did Brandon Blackstock do?
Born Dec. 19, 1976, Brandon Blackstock was the son of manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of singer Reba McEntire. Brandon worked as Kelly Clarkson’s manager as well as manager to Blake Shelton. “I wouldn’t have hired Brandon to be my manager if I didn’t see first-hand how great he is at that and how much he cares about Blake [Shelton],” Clarkson previously told Marie Claire.
According to his IMDB page, Blackstock was an executive producer on the first season of The Kelly Clarkson Show, and he is also credited for the TV special Blake Shelton Live: It’s All About Tonight.
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When did Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson get married?
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson married on Oct. 20, 2013, at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn. They divorced in 2022.
Did Brandon Blackstock have kids?
Brandon Blackstock shares two children with Kelly Clarkson: daughter River Rose, whom they welcomed in June 2014, and son Remington “Remy” Alexander, whom they welcomed in April 2016.
He also had two children, Savannah and Seth, from a previous marriage. He became a grandfather in 2022 when Savannah gave birth to a son named Lake.
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How did Brandon Blackstock die?
According to a statement from his family, Brandon Blackstock died after a three-year battle with cancer. No more details about his illness have been shared, and Blackstock did not previously open up about his health.
What type of cancer did Brandon Blackstock have?
While Blackstock’s family stated that he died after a three-year battle with cancer, no specific details regarding the type of cancer have been announced.
How Did Brandon Blackstock Die? What We Know About Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband’s Cause of Death first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025
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