What's Trending 8/8/25: Brandon Blackstock, ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48

A family representative confirmed he passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson
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·      Brandon Blackstock, ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48.

·      A family representative confirmed he passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.

·      His death comes just days after Clarkson postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas residency to be with their two children.

·      Blackstock managed Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, and more during his career, and also worked as a TV producer.

·      He is survived by his two children with Clarkson, two from a previous marriage, a grandson, and other family including his half-brother Shelby (Reba McEntire’s son with Narvel Blackstock).

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