The official cause of death for Kelly Clarkson’s ex husband Brandon Blackstock has been confirmed.
After the death of the talent manager on Thursday, who shared two children with the “Stronger” singer, Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis determined that he died from natural causes related to a melanoma diagnosis.
“Brandon Blackstock passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana on August 7 under hospice care surrounded by his family,” Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis told People.
On Aug.7, Blackstock’s rep confirmed his death in a statement after his years long battle with cancer. He was 48-years-old.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” his rep shared in a statement. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.”
Less than 24 hours before the news, Clarkson postponed her Vegas residency revealing that her children’s father was “ill.”
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she announced on Instagram. “While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
In a heartbreaking video circulating on social media, Clarkson appears visibly emotional on stage during her July 26 performance in Las Vegas. The “American Idol” alum held back tears as she introduced her 2015 hit “Piece by Piece.”
“Compartmentalization,” Clarkson jokingly says to the crowd as she wipes tears from her eyes. “I’m really trying to pull it together.”
The Grammy winner and Blackstock married in 2013. The pair later welcomed two children — daughter River in 2014 and son Remington in 2016 — before Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020. After a messy legal battle, they finalized their divorce in 2022.
Prior to his relationship with Clarkson, Blackstock was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012, with whom he shared 23-year-old daughter Savannah and 18-year-old son Seth. Blackstock was expecting his third grandchild before his death.
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