Overview

• Silver Bow County coroner Dan Hollis announced on August 11 that Blackstock’s August 7 death was caused by melanoma and ruled as natural causes.
• A family representative said Blackstock “bravely battled cancer for more than three years” and passed peacefully on August 7 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Butte, Montana.
• His first ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth Wells, praised him on Instagram as an “absolute gentleman” and devoted father, while his eldest son, Seth, honored him as his “hero” and “best friend.”
• Kelly Clarkson postponed the remaining August dates of her Las Vegas residency to support their two children during his illness; she has yet to issue a personal statement on his passing.
• The family has asked for privacy as relatives and former partners continue sharing tributes following the coroner’s report.