Brandon Blackstock, a expertise supervisor, Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband and former stepson of Reba McEntire, died on August 7, 2025, after battling most cancers. He was 48 years previous. Blackstock’s demise got here simply hours after Clarkson introduced she was suspending her Las Vegas residency for the sake of her and Blackstock’s two kids. As followers and pals of Blackstock grapple with the information, many need to be taught what kind of most cancers he was residing with.
Blackstock and Clarkson divorced in 2022 after separating in 2020. Although their cut up was difficult, the “Due to You” artist prioritized their youngsters, River and Remington, and notably took break day from work to assist her household.
Get updates on what we all know thus far about Brandon’s most cancers and his well being under.
What Sort of Most cancers Did Brandon Blackstock Have?
Brandon had melanoma, a type of a pores and skin most cancers, per TMZ. A rep for the household famous he was battling the sickness for “greater than three years.”
“It’s with nice disappointment that we share the information that Brandon Blackstock has handed away,” a rep for Blackstock instructed Individuals in an announcement on August 7, 2025. “Brandon bravely battled most cancers for greater than three years. He handed away peacefully and was surrounded by household. We thanks to your ideas and prayers and ask everybody to respect the household’s privateness throughout this very troublesome time.”
Days after Brandon died, Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis confirmed that his reason for demise was melanoma, and that his method of demise was from pure causes.
“Brandon Blackstock handed away peacefully at his house in Butte, Montana on August seventh beneath hospice care surrounded by his household,” Hollis instructed Individuals on August 11, 2025.
What Was Brandon Blackstock’s Explanation for Demise?
Brandon’s official reason for demise was listed as malignant melanoma, in response to his demise certificates from the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s workplace in Butte, Montana, obtained by Individuals. The doc famous that Brandon had melanoma for 3 years, and seizures had been listed as “vital situations contributing to demise however not ensuing within the underlying trigger.”
What Did Kelly Clarkson Say About Her Ex-Husband’s Sickness?
Clarkson didn’t specify what was happening together with her ex-husband in her August 6, 2025, Instagram announcement. She solely revealed that she was suspending the upcoming August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas due to Blackstock’s ailment.
“Whereas I usually preserve my private life non-public, this previous yr, my kids’s father has been sick and at this second, I must be absolutely current for them,” Clarkson defined whereas apologizing to her followers.
How Many Youngsters Does Brandon Blackstock Have?
Blackstock is survived by 4 kids in complete. He shares his two youngsters River and Remington with Clarkson and his different two kids, Savannah and Seth, with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.
Is Brandon Blackstock Reba McEntire’s Son?
No, Blackstock is just not McEntire’s organic son, however he was her stepson whereas she was married to her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock.