Overview

• Family, partner Brittney Marie Jones, and close friends held a multi-day celebration of life at his Montana home, sharing stories, hikes and quiet remembrances in a private setting.
• Attendees posted discreet glimpses from the gathering, including a campfire image shared by Shane Tarleton and a note from hairstylist Amanda Craig reflecting on the place he loved.
• Eldest daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee posted a public tribute describing their recent faith-centered bond and calling her father her biggest cheerleader.
• Officials confirmed malignant melanoma as the cause and natural manner of death, with reports on the death certificate noting seizures as a significant contributing condition.
• Kelly Clarkson postponed August Las Vegas shows to be with their children, then returned to limited duties by resuming The Voice after missing one shoot, promoting NBC’s Songs & Stories premiere, and keeping her talk show on track to start production in early September.