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We’ve an replace on the unlucky passing of Brandon Blackstock.
As beforehand reported, the enterprise supervisor — who was greatest identified all through Hollywood and the leisure trade as Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband — handed away final week on the age of 48.
Clarkson is but to difficulty a public touch upon this tragedy.
In accordance with Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis, in the meantime, Blackstock’s reason behind dying was melanoma, a type of pores and skin most cancers — and the style of his dying was pure causes.
“Brandon Blackstock handed away peacefully at his dwelling in Butte, Montana on August seventh beneath hospice care surrounded by his household,” Hollis stated in an announcement on August 11.
Blackstock shared youngsters River Rose, 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 9, with the unique American Idol winner on the time of his passing.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we share the information that Brandon Blackstock has handed away,” his rep stated after this unhappy improvement. “Brandon bravely battled most cancers for greater than three years. He handed away peacefully and was surrounded by household.”
Someday prior, Clarkson alerted followers to Blackstock’s sickness for the primary time when she positioned her Las Vegas residency on pause, though she didn’t reveal the character of his situation on the time.
“Sadly, I have to postpone the rest of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she introduced by way of Instagram on August 6.
“Whereas I usually maintain my private life non-public, this previous 12 months, my youngsters’s father has been unwell and at this second, I should be absolutely current for them.
“I’m sincerely sorry to everybody who purchased tickets to the reveals and I so recognize your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Clarkson and Blackstock bought married in October 2013.
Throughout their marriage, Blackstock labored because the singer’s supervisor… however Clarkson finally filed for divorce in June 2020 after almost seven years as husband and spouse.
The pair finalized the proceedings in March 2022 following a messy authorized battle that concerned Kelly accusing her partner of stealing cash from her as a result of he had not earned the correct license to function her supervisor.
Previous to his relationship with Clarkson, Blackstock was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012. The exes shared daughter Savannah, 23; and son Seth, 18.
“When she came upon that he was sick, she remained protecting of him for his or her sake,” a supply informed Individuals Journal this week.
“Kelly has at all times tried to maintain issues stylish. It grew to become clear earlier this 12 months that Brandon was not doing effectively. She’s been devastated for the youngsters.”
Continued this insider:
“The divorce was extremely troublesome for her — messy, painful and one thing she felt horrible about. However she at all times needed her youngsters to have one of the best relationship doable with their dad. She by no means spoke poorly about Brandon to the youngsters.”
