Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Brandon Blackstock, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
by Aaron Irving in ObituaryBrandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, died Thursday at age 48 after a three-year battle with cancer, his family announced. A family representative confirmed the news to the Associated Press, stating that Blackstock passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. The announcement follows Clarkson's recent postponement of concerts due to family matters. Blackstock is survived by four children: two from a previous marriage and two with Clarkson. He was also a grandfather. Blackstock and Clarkson married in 2013 and divorced in 2022 after a contentious split involving legal disputes over finances and management fees. He also managed other notable country artists such as Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts. Blackstock's career began with Starstruck Entertainment, his father's company, where his father Narvel (Reba McEntire's ex-husband) previously managed Clarkson.
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