Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Partner Battles Severe Symptoms Before Passing

Brandon Blackstock's death was not an easy one. According to his death certificate, the ex-husband of talk show host Kelly Clarkson suffered from multiple seizures before his passing. Seen in 2013

SHOCKING DEATH OF BRANDON BLACKSTOCK: The Turbulent Life of Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband

The music industry is reeling with the news of Brandon Blackstock's passing at the age of 48, leaving behind a trail of secrets and scandals that have left fans speechless. According to his death certificate, obtained by thescholarlynote.com, Blackstock suffered from multiple seizures before his untimely demise.

The ex-husband of the ever-popular Kelly Clarkson had been battling skin cancer - malignant melanoma - for three long years, but it seems that his health issues went far beyond just his physical struggles. Insiders close to the family reveal that Blackstock's mental and emotional state was also deteriorating rapidly in the months leading up to his death.

The rodeo producer, who had a tumultuous marriage with Clarkson from 2013 to 2022, left behind two beautiful children, River Rose (11) and Remy (9), whom he shared with Kelly. However, what fans didn't know was that Blackstock's personal life was far more complicated than anyone could have imagined.

A Secret Life in Montana

It turns out that just one month before his death, Brandon's daughter Savannah announced that she was expecting her second child, a baby girl, with her husband Quentin Lee. But what no one knew was that Blackstock had been quietly building a new life in Montana with none other than Brittney Marie Jones, Kelly Clarkson's former assistant.

Yes, you read that right! The woman who was once accused of being the reason behind Kelly and Brandon's divorce is now revealed to be his secret partner. And it seems they were deeply in love, as evidenced by a heartfelt Facebook post from Brittney's dad, where he described Blackstock as "my son" and called him "a good man."

A Glimpse into Their Life Together

The obituary released on Tuesday provided some insight into their life together. According to the obit, Blackstock had found his way back to the mountains of Montana, where he built a new home with Brittney and started working on a rodeo business called The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman.

But what's even more shocking is that a December 2024 report revealed that Jones was listed as Clarkson's "former assistant" when she was actually secretly managing the rodeo business with Blackstock. Insiders claim that their relationship started long before Brandon's divorce from Kelly, and it seems they were deeply in love.

The Scandal Unfolds

But what's even more jaw-dropping is the revelation that Jones had been working as both an assistant to Blackstock and Clarkson while he was still married to Kelly. Her LinkedIn profile revealed that she worked for both of them simultaneously, raising eyebrows among insiders who claim this was a clear conflict of interest.

The bombshell news has left fans questioning whether Kelly knew about her ex-husband's secret relationship with Brittney Marie Jones all along. Was Kelly oblivious to their romance, or did she deliberately turn a blind eye?

Kelly Clarkson Speaks Out

In a statement released on Wednesday, Kelly revealed that Brandon's health issues had forced her to postpone her Las Vegas residency. While she didn't mention the details of their complicated past, it seems clear that she is still reeling from the news.

As for Brandon's family, they are still trying to come to terms with his sudden passing. In a statement released on Thursday, they thanked fans for their thoughts and prayers and asked for respect during this difficult time.

The music industry will surely be talking about this scandal for months to come. But one thing is clear - the truth behind Brandon Blackstock's death is far more complicated than anyone could have imagined.