Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Hey, have you heard about Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband? It’s really sad news. Brandon, who was also Kelly’s former manager and the father of her two kids, has passed away after fighting cancer for three years. This was shared by his family just recently, and it’s been a tough time for everyone close to him.
Brandon was 48 years old. Besides being known for his relationship with Kelly, he was a talent manager himself and had some producer credits. For example, he was involved with Kelly’s daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show , and even worked on a 2010 TV music special called Blake Shelton Live: It’s All About Tonight . So, he definitely had a strong presence in the entertainment world.
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One interesting connection is that his dad, Narvel Blackstock, was also a big name in talent management. Narvel was married to country music legend Reba McEntire for over 25 years, which made Reba Brandon’s stepmother. So, there’s a whole family legacy in the music and entertainment business.
What’s even more heartbreaking is that this news came just a day after Kelly Clarkson announced she was postponing her Las Vegas residency shows for August. She explained that her children’s father had been very ill this past year and that she needed to be fully present for her kids during this difficult time.
Going back a bit, Brandon and Kelly met around 2012 through his dad, who had managed Kelly for years. They got married in 2013 and had two children together — a daughter born in 2014 and a son born in 2016. During their marriage, Brandon also acted as Kelly’s manager. But in 2020, Kelly filed for divorce, which turned into a pretty complicated legal battle, including disputes with Narvel Blackstock’s company, Starstruck Entertainment.
The divorce was finalized in early 2022, with Kelly getting primary custody of their children. Part of the settlement made headlines too — Kelly was ordered to pay Brandon a substantial amount in child and spousal support, and there was even a unique clause about their kids’ COVID-19 vaccinations. Until the kids were vaccinated, they had to fly privately to visit Brandon in Montana, with Kelly covering the cost. The pandemic really added extra layers of complexity to family matters like this.
In 2023, Kelly won a labor dispute against Brandon and Starstruck, with a judge ordering Brandon to return $2.6 million in commissions he had received for securing contracts Kelly had with shows like The Voice and companies like Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Despite the divorce, it’s clear the family ties ran deep. Reba McEntire once said she loved Brandon like her own son and was praying for both him and Narvel during the tough times.
So, it’s been a heartbreaking journey, and Brandon’s passing is a sad moment for everyone involved. Kelly Clarkson has had a lot on her plate with her career, her kids, and now this loss. It’s a reminder of how life’s challenges come in many forms, even for people we think have it all.
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