Brandon Blackstock, renowned Hollywood talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at the age of 48 following a more than three-year battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed by family members on August 7, 2025, who shared that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. His illness had previously prompted Clarkson to postpone concert dates, including her Las Vegas residency, in order to care for their two children, River (11) and Remington (9)

Blackstock had four children in total, including Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage, and became a grandfather in recent years. His professional life was deeply rooted in the entertainment industry—he had managed top talents like Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, and was also the stepson of country music legend Reba McEntire, who was married to his father, Narvel Blackstock, until 2015. Continues…