Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away at 48 after a three-year battle with melanoma. His death was announced by his family, prompting Clarkson to postpone her Las Vegas residency. The couple, married from 2013 to 2022, had two children together. Blackstock was a talent agent who previously managed Clarkson and other notable artists. His death follows a contentious divorce and speculation surrounding Clarkson's recent absence from her talk show.

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