Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, died at 48 after a three-year cancer battle, leading Clarkson to pause her Las Vegas residency for family.
CBS NewsBrandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, dies at 48 from cancer
Associated PressBrandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48
CNNKelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48 after cancer battle
USA TODAYBrandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and Reba McEntire's stepson, dies at 48
Overview
Brandon Blackstock, ex-husband of pop star Kelly Clarkson and stepson of Reba McEntire, passed away peacefully at the age of 48.
His death followed a challenging battle with cancer that he had fought for more than three years, as confirmed by family representatives.
Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency shows to be fully present for her family during Blackstock's health issues and after his passing.
Blackstock and Clarkson, who married in 2013 and finalized their divorce in 2022, shared two children, River and Remington.
Blackstock was also a talent manager and had two children from a previous marriage, making him a father of four.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of Brandon Blackstock's death. They present information directly from family statements and public announcements, detailing his illness and connections to Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire, without injecting editorial bias or loaded language.