Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her two children, passed away at 48 after a three-year battle with cancer. A statement confirmed his peaceful passing surrounded by family. Clarkson had recently postponed concerts to support her family following Blackstock's illness. The couple divorced in 2022 but remained co-parents to their two children. Blackstock is also survived by children from a previous marriage.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.