Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies aged 48 following a private cancer battle
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died at the age of 48 following a private cancer battle, his devastated family have confirmed in a statement.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a statement shared with US outlets including People reads.
It comes after former American Idol star Clarkson, 43, postponed major shows for family reasons and issued a rather personal statement.
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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died at the age of 48 following a private cancer battle. Getty
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The statement for the late talent manager, who was a father of four, continued: "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."
There's added heartache for Blackstock's family, as his eldest daughter Savannah – from his marriage to Melissa Ashworth – announced her pregnancy just one month before her father died.
Blackstock and Clarkson pictured with Savannah, his eldest daughter from a previous marriage. FilmMagic
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Savannah, who has a three-year-old son, had posted on social media about her excitement of her family growing.
"We've been keeping a couple sweet surprises," she wrote, according to People.
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"One little girl will be making her arrival at the beginning of January and another beautiful girl named Julianna who has already been one of the greatest blessings to our family."
Yesterday, singer Clarkson issued a rare statement and revealed she was postponing some of her Las Vegas residency show dates due a family emergency.
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Clarkson issued a rare statement and revealed she was postponing some of her shows. Instagram/@kellyclarkson
She revealed Blackstock had been unwell, so she was pulling back on her residency commitments to be there for their kids.
"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," the statement read in part.
"I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding."
The pair shared daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remington 'Remy' Alexander, nine.
Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, after seven years of marriage.
He also has two children from a previous relationship and was a grandfather.
Blackstock had four children, including two he shared with Kelly Clarkson. Getty
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