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Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 After Three-Year Cancer Battle

The Blackstock family has asked for privacy following his peaceful passing, prompting Kelly Clarkson to postpone her Las Vegas residency to focus on their children.

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Reba McEntire (center left) and Kelly Clarkson (center right) with McEntire's ex-husband Narvel Blackstock and his son Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Clarkson.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 20: Host Kelly Clarkson (C), Brandon Blackstock and Savannah Blackstock attend the 2018 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Overview

  • The Blackstock family shared that Brandon passed peacefully on August 7 after privately battling cancer for more than three years.
  • Kelly Clarkson announced on August 6 that she was postponing her remaining August Studio Sessions dates in Las Vegas to be fully present for their two children.
  • The family’s statement thanked well-wishers for their thoughts and prayers and asked for respect for their privacy during this difficult time.
  • Blackstock built his career as a talent manager and producer on projects including The Kelly Clarkson Show and was the son of manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire.
  • He is survived by two children with Kelly Clarkson—River Rose, 11, and Remington, 9—and two from his previous marriage, Savannah, 23, and Seth, 18.