Brandon Blackstock, ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, 48, a former talent manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, died on August 7 after a three-year battle with melanoma. He passed away at his Montana home, surrounded by family, according to a statement from his representatives. The obituary and subsequent tributes highlight his life as a father, husband, and businessman, including his evolving life in Montana where he had stepped back from show business to focus on ranching and developing new ventures.

Blackstock is survived by four children: River Rose and Remington Alexander with Clarkson, and Savannah and Seth from his previous marriage to Melissa Ashworth Wells. Clarkson and Blackstock were married from 2013 to 2020, with a divorce finalized in 2022 after a contentious legal period over financial and business matters. The end of their marriage did not end their parental partnership, and Clarkson announced the postponement of August Las Vegas residency dates to be with their children during his illness. The family said the decision to pause shows was to ensure she could be present for the children during a difficult time.

The obituary disclosed a personal detail that drew renewed attention: Blackstock was...