BREAKING NEWSBrandon Blackstock's Melanoma Battle Revealed Before His Death at 48: Inside His Diagnosis
New details surrounding Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s health and cancer diagnosis are being revealed following his sudden death at 48.
Aug. 7 2025, Published 5:34 p.m. ET
New details surrounding Brandon Blackstock’s health are being revealed following his sudden death at 48.
Blackstock had been battling melanoma — a serious form of skin cancer — for three years before his death was confirmed by his family on Thursday, August 7, a source close to the situation told a news outlet.
Brandon Blackstock's Death Was Confirmed on August 7
Brandon Blackstock's death was confirmed on August 7, 2025.
A rep for the family confirmed the heartbreaking news just hours earlier, stating, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."
Kelly Clarkson Canceled Her Remaining Las Vegas Shows
Kelly Clarkson was married to Brandon Blackstock from 2013 to 2020.
The news came hours after Blackstock’s ex-wife Clarkson — who was married to the talent agent from 2013 to 2020 — revealed that she was canceling the remaining shows of her Las Vegas residency.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” Clarkson announced via Instagram on Wednesday, August 6. “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.”
She went on to apologize to her listeners, writing, “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
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Brandon Blackstock Is Survived by His 4 Kids
Brandon Blackstock is survived by his four children.
Blackstock is survived by his four children: daughter River Rose (born in 2014) and son Remington Alexander (born in 2016), whom he shared with Clarkson, as well as Savannah and Seth from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth.
Kelly Clarkson Kept Husband's Health Battle Out of Public Eye
Kelly Clarkson purposely kept her ex-husband's health issues out of the public eye.
As OK! previously reported, the "Stronger" singer has been keeping her ex's health battle out of the public eye on purpose.
"Kelly tried to keep this all very under wraps out of respect for Brandon," the insider said. "Kelly is very valued by [NBC], and they have told her that whatever she needs, they will do. If that means more time off and more guest hosts to fill in, then they will make that happen with no questions asked."
