Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died at the age of 48 after fighting in silence with cancer for more than three years.
The news of his death occurred only a few days after the music icon has postponed several concerts to take care of their two children.
Brandon was the father of the daughter of Kelly River, 11, and his son Remington, 9 years old. The couple has been married for seven years before separating in 2020.
The former couple met for the first time in 2012 and made the knot in 2013. However, Brandon also worked as manager of Kelly during their marriage.
He was the son of Narvel Blackstock, who had previously managed Kelly’s career.
Fans were surprised when Kelly recently withdrew from her Las Vegas performances. At the time, she told her disciples that the father of her children was not good and that she had to be there for her family.
The heartbreaking news followed soon after.
A Kelly representative published a statement to PeopleConfirming Brandon’s death. The message said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock died. Brandon bravely 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 to ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult period. ”
Earlier this week, the Where were you The singer also canceled a show in Los Angeles just to be with her children.
She said, “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.”
In addition, fans around the world sent support and prayers to Kelly and his family during this painful period.
