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Cause of death released for Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock

Headline from CBS 19 Tyler, from the development of Aug 11, 2025

Newest development Aug 13, 2025 · 4 reportsWidow Dolly Parton shares heartfelt advice for Kelly Clarkson after Brandon Blackstock’s death

Blackstock, who was married to Clarkson from 2013 until 2020, died earlier this month at the age of 48.

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  1. Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

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    Cause of death released for Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock

    Headline from CBS 19 Tyler ·

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    Widow Dolly Parton shares heartfelt advice for Kelly Clarkson after Brandon Blackstock’s death

    Headline from New York Post ·

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  1. New York Post

    Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48 after private cancer battle (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who died at age 48 after a private cancer battle.

  2. Forbes

    Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Has Died (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Blackstock was also Reba McEntire's stepson for the 26 years she was married to his father, Narvel Blackstock.

  3. NBC New York

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies after cancer battle (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. The talent manager had been battling cancer. He was 48 years old.

  4. FOX 13 Tampa

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock dies at 48 (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. He was 48. Here's what we know.

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has died, family confirms (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson postponed her residency in the wake of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, has died, family confirms (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson postponed her residency in the wake of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death.

  7. NBC News

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson's former husband and the father of her two children died following a three-year battle with cancer, his representative said on Thursday.

  8. UPI

    Brandon Blackstock, talent manager and Kelly Clarkson's ex, dies at 48 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48 after a private battle with cancer, his family announced.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her 2 children, dead at 48 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, whose marriage to and contentious split from Kelly Clarkson put him in the celebrity spotlight, has died of cancer at age 48.

  10. Variety

    Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband and Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager Brandon Blackstock has died.

  11. Latin Times

    Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Dies at 48: Who Was Brandon Blackstock? (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The artist had been absent from her television show for weeks and suspended her Las Vegas performances to support her ex. Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock had two children during their marriage.

  12. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

  13. WQAD

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, has died at 48 (opens WQAD)

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    WQAD's feed description

    The music manager’s passing comes just hours after Clarkson postponed upcoming concerts, revealing for the first time her former husband was sick.

  14. Local News 8

    Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48 after cancer battle (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 48. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a representative for the Blackstock fam…

  15. The Hollywood Reporter

    Brandon Blackstock, Talent Manager and Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 48 After Battle With Cancer (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and manager, has died after a battle with cancer.

  16. Fox News

    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, dead at 48 (opens Fox News)

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    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and Reba McEntire's former stepson, dies at 48 after battling cancer for more than three years.

  17. Glamour

    Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Has Died at 48 (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband died at age 48 after a three year battle with cancer. Clarkson previously postponed her residency due to his illness.

  18. Deadline

    Brandon Blackstock Dies: Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband & Talent Manager Was 48 (opens Deadline)

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    Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband has died. He was 48.

  19. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Kelly Clarkson, ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies after cancer battle (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. The talent manager had been battling cancer. He was 48 years old.

  20. Fox News

    Kelly Clarkson remained protective of ex Brandon Blackstock despite legal battle and messy divorce (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson grieves the loss of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who died from cancer at 48, as she focuses on supporting their two children, River Rose and Remington.

  21. New York Post

    Brandon Blackstock was diagnosed with cancer after Kelly Clarkson divorce (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock learned he had cancer following his divorce from Kelly Clarkson, a source shared after his passing on Thursday, August 7.

  22. New York Post

    Kelly Clarkson ‘devastated’ for her children after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson's top priority is her kids after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death on Thursday, August 7.

  23. New York Post

    Brandon Blackstock’s brother speaks out after Kelly Clarkson’s ex dies of cancer (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The family of Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is beginning to speak out after his tragic death at age 48.

  24. New York Post

    See Brandon Blackstock’s final red carpet appearance with Kelly Clarkson 5 years before his tragic death at 48 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Brandon Blackstock died at the age of 48 after a private battle with melanoma.

  25. New York Post

    Fate of Kelly Clarkson’s talk show revealed after death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The fate of Kelly Clarkson's "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has been up in the air ever since the singer missed 10 episodes earlier this year.

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