Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle<\/p>\n
Brandon Blackstock, Hollywood talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, died on August 7, 2025, at 48, following a three-year<\/p>\n
cancer battle. His family said he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and requested privacy while thanking the public for their support.<\/p>\n
Blackstock shared two children with Clarkson \u2014 River Rose, 11, and Remington Alexander,<\/p>\n
9 \u2014 and had two older children, Savannah and Seth, from a previous marriage. The stepson of country legend<\/p>\n
Reba McEntire, he managed Clarkson\u2019s career during their marriage and represented artists like Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n
He met Clarkson in 2006, reconnected at the 2012 Super Bowl, and married her in 2013. She has credited him with inspiring<\/p>\n
her song Piece by Piece. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2022 after a seven-year union, though they remained committed to co-parenting.<\/p>\n
In his final days, Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency to be with their children. Blackstock is remembered for his music industry accomplishments,<\/p>\n
dedication to family, and lasting friendships. His passing marks a profound loss to those who loved him and the artists he guided throughout his career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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