Kelly Clarkson kept her children in mind while navigating her deceased ex-husband Brandon BlackstockSecret Cancer Battle, a source tells exclusively US Weekly.
“Even if they have suffered an acrimonious divorce, Kelly made a conscious decision to protect Brandon’s privacy until the end of their family,” said the source.
“He had been sick for some time, but his health really took a worse ride this year. This is why she was mia of her talk show,” continues the source, referring to the unexplained of Clarkson of two weeks The Kelly Clarkson Show At the end of February and early March. “Out of respect, Kelly chose to say nothing publicly before he became clear this week that Brandon was not going to get there.”
US Weekly contacted the representative of Clarkson to comment.
Blackstock died on Thursday August 7, just hours after Clarkson, 43, revealed in an article on social networks that he had been sick. He was 48 years old.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has died,” a representative of the Blackstock family said in a press release We. “Brandon courageously fought for cancer for more than three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and asking everyone to respect the intimacy of the family during this very difficult period. ”
The previous night, Clarkson announced that she had to postpone the next four dates of her residence in Las Vegas, Studio sessionsDue to Blackstock’s health problems, although she did not disclose the type of illness he had.
“Although I normally keep my private personal life, last year, the father of my children was sick and at the moment, I must be fully present for them,” she wrote, referring to the 11-year-old girl from the former couple, River Rose, and a 9-year-old son, Remington “Remy” Alexander.
Keep it real. Kelly Clarkson on surprise when she asked for the divorce of Brandon Blackstock on June 4, 2020, after almost seven years of marriage. At the time, a source said exclusively to Us Weekly that the former couple “clashed at so many levels and was in quarantine together [amid the coronavirus pandemic] increased their problems […]
“I am sincerely sorry for all those who bought tickets for the shows”, American idol The alum continued: “And I appreciate your grace, your kindness and your understanding so much.”
Clarkson and Blackstock got married in October 2013. They welcomed River and Remy in June 2014 and April 2016, respectively. (The former talent official also shared the 23-year-old daughter Savannah and her 18-year-old Seth son with her ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.)
After nearly seven years of marriage, Clarkson asked for the divorce of Blackstock in June 2020. She received the main physical guard of their children in November while the ex continued to fight before the courts for other questions, including the support of children and the spouse as well as the property of their Ranch du Montana. They finally finalized their divorce in March 2022.
By this May, Clarkson swore remarry, saying on his talk show: “I will never get married again. Not because I don’t believe in love. I think love is beautiful. I’m not fair … it didn’t suit me. “
