Unimaginable Tragedy: Kelly Clarkson Grieves Ex-Husband's Passing
KELLY CLARKSON'S WORLD SHATTERED: Singer Mourns Loss of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock and Battles Double Tragedy
The music industry is reeling in shock as Kelly Clarkson faces the unimaginable loss of her ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock, who passed away on Thursday after a three-year battle with cancer. The 48-year-old's devastating family announced his passing just hours after Clarkson hinted at his decline by postponing the remaining dates of her Las Vegas residency.
A source close to the singer reveals that Clarkson is "feeling lost" and struggling to cope with the loss, adding, "Kelly's life has flipped upside down with Brandon's cancer struggles and now death. She's been blessed with an incredible career and life, but once her marriage ended and once Brandon's health started dwindling, it has been very rough."
The insider went on to describe Clarkson's situation as a double tragedy, stating, "She feels both a little lost and feels like she has to do everything to make it all make sense. This is going to stick with her forever, it will be a long time for her to get back to the jovial Kelly we all know and love."
Clarkson's relationship with Blackstock began in 2012, and the two tied the knot in 2013. However, their marriage ended in 2022 after a messy divorce, with Clarkson claiming she had been duped out of millions by her ex-husband.
In a shocking twist, it emerged that Clarkson was paying her ex-husband $45,601 per month in child support for their two young children, River and Remington. The singer also won a $2.6 million judgment against Blackstock after the California Labor Commissioner ruled that he had overstepped his role as her manager by working around her talent agents at Creative Artists Agency.
The news of Blackstock's passing comes just days after Clarkson was mysteriously absent from her popular talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, for multiple weeks. A source close to the production revealed that co-workers were initially confused by her absence but are now rallying behind her in her time of need.
"We've got her back," said the insider. "We'll pick up the slack, we'll do whatever she needs. Everyone at The Kelly Clarkson Show will wish her the absolute best."
The outpouring of support for Clarkson is not surprising, given her reputation as an empathetic and caring person who has been known to cry with her guests over their personal struggles.
Clarkson's decision to postpone her Las Vegas residency was seen as a hint that something was amiss. However, it wasn't until later that the family confirmed Blackstock's passing, saying he had bravely battled cancer for more than three years and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with many of Clarkson's fans taking to social media to express their condolences. As Clarkson navigates this difficult time, she can take comfort in knowing that her co-workers and fans are behind her every step of the way.
In a statement, Clarkson's team at The Kelly Clarkson Show said, "We're all thinking of Kelly and sending our love and support during this incredibly difficult time."
As for Blackstock, his legacy lives on through his two children from a previous marriage, Savannah and Seth, as well as his grandson Lake. His father, film producer Narvel Blackstock, was married to country superstar Reba McEntire from 1989-2015.
TheScholarlyNote.com is reporting that Clarkson's ex-husband's passing will have a lasting impact on the singer, who has been known to be deeply affected by her personal struggles. As one insider put it, "This is going to stick with her forever."
Rest in peace, Brandon Blackstock.
