Brandon Blackstock’s death confirms why Kelly Clarkson disappeared from the spotlight for months.
Brandon Blackstock — Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager — has died, TMZ has confirmed. In a statement, his family shared, “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully, 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.” Sources tell TMZ that Blackstock had been fighting melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, for the past three and a half years. He passed away earlier this morning.
His declining health had become apparent when Clarkson announced she was postponing her Las Vegas residency to be with…
