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Kelly Clarkson Makes First Public Appearance Since Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Her appearance follows a pause in work commitments to focus on her children.

Overview

  • Clarkson was photographed on Aug. 23 arriving at LAX in all black with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat alongside her sister Alyssa and her children, River, 11, and Remington, 9.
  • The outing was her first since Blackstock died on Aug. 7 following a private, multi-year battle with melanoma.
  • The Silver Bow County coroner previously confirmed melanoma as the cause of death and ruled the manner natural.
  • On Aug. 6, Clarkson postponed the remaining August dates of her Las Vegas Studio Sessions residency, saying she needed to be fully present for her children.
  • Reporting indicates she missed one episode of The Voice taping, with Jennifer Hudson filling in, as colleagues expressed support for her family.