Singer Kelly Clarkson is going through a devastating time after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was confirmed on August 7, 2025.
As reported by her family, she passed away peacefully after more than three years of battling melanoma, surrounded by loved ones. She abruptly canceled the remaining dates of her Las Vegas residency to be present with her children.
How did Kelly Clarkson cope with the last few months?
Since early 2025, Kelly began to take time off from her public engagements – including her talk show and concerts – for family reasons.
Shortly thereafter, she confirmed that her ex-husband was ill and chose to reschedule her Las Vegas residency to be with her children, River (11) and Remington (9).
The singer showed strength, stating that she was “absolutely devastated” by the grief, but stood strong “for her children, who are her whole world.”
Painful closure to a complicated relationship
Kelly and Brandon were married in 2013, following a relationship that began in 2006 and was finalized with the marriage in October.
They had two children together and Clarkson was awarded primary custody after their divorce in 2022.
Although the separation was contentious, she continued to offer financial support during his illness.
During the months leading up to her passing, Kelly demonstrated great emotional maturity as she balanced her professional success (such as returning to Las Vegas and releasing new music from her independent label) with caring for her children and Brandon during her illness.
The family’s statement
The family of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband sent a statement saying what his final moments were like: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of Brandon Blackstock’s passing. He bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.”
A source close to the singer told ‘People’ that Kelly Clarkson always helped her ex: “When she found out he was sick, she continued to protect him for the sake of the children,” the source said.
“Kelly has always tried to keep it classy. Earlier this year, it became clear that Brandon was not doing well. She’s devastated for the kids,” she said.
Lo siento sinceramente por todos los que compraron entradas para los espectáculos y aprecio mucho su bendición, amabilidad y comprensión
The singer behaved very well, even though they did not end well.
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Kelly Clarkson faces the greatest pain with fortitude: her ex-husband and father of her children, Brandon Blackstock, passed away after a years-long battle with cancer.
She chose to be present for her children, prioritizing family love over show business.
This painful chapter resonates strongly in the U.S. Hispanic community, reminding us that, deep down, we all seek to heal from the heart and protect those we love.
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