Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Dies at 48 from Melanoma
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, died at 48 on August 7th from melanoma at his Montana home after a multi-year cancer battle. Clarkson postponed her residency.
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Overview
- Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, passed away at the age of 48 on August 7th, with his family confirming his death and revealing the cause.
- His cause of death was identified as melanoma, a form of skin cancer, which he had been battling since 2022, indicating a struggle of over three years.
- Blackstock died at his home in Butte, Montana, surrounded by his family and under hospice care, after a prolonged illness.
- Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson were married in 2013 and divorced in 2022; Clarkson remained supportive throughout his cancer struggle.
- Following his death, Kelly Clarkson postponed her scheduled Las Vegas residency dates to focus on her family during this difficult time.
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Center-leaning sources cover the story of Brandon Blackstock's death neutrally, focusing on factual reporting. They present the confirmed cause of death and include the family's statement without adding editorial commentary or emotional language. The coverage provides relevant biographical details and context regarding his relationship with Kelly Clarkson, maintaining an objective tone throughout.
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FAQ
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock were married for nearly seven years, from 2013 to their divorce in 2020, sharing two children and maintaining a co-parenting relationship post-divorce.
Brandon Blackstock battled melanoma for more than three years before his death in August 2025, having been diagnosed in 2022.
Following Brandon Blackstock's death, Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency dates to focus on her family and cope with the loss.
Yes, despite their divorce, Kelly Clarkson remained supportive throughout Brandon Blackstock's melanoma battle, including missing work and postponing professional commitments to be with him.
Brandon Blackstock died at his home in Butte, Montana, surrounded by family and receiving hospice care after a prolonged illness.
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